Metal Roofing System

Protect your property with a Metal Roofing System, built for lasting strength, modern style, and reliable weather protection. Ideal for homes and commercial buildings, it resists heat, rain, wind and fire while offering energy efficiency, low maintenance, and long-term value.

Protect your commercial building with a metal roofing system engineered to outlast the Alberta seasons. These interlocking steel or aluminum panels shed snow and rain fast, resist fire, and shrug off wind, backed by precise installation from Markit Roofing.

At Markit Roofing, we provide professional Metal Roofing System solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings that need a roof measured in decades, not years. A metal roof is built from coated steel or aluminum panels, either locked together with concealed clips or fastened directly to the structure, and finished with metallic and paint coatings that protect against corrosion, UV, and fading. The result is a lightweight, non-combustible surface that carries heavy snow loads and sheds water quickly.

Our crews install, re-roof, and maintain metal across Calgary and Edmonton, laying panels from eave to ridge and detailing every ridge, valley, and penetration so water has nowhere to sit. Whether the profile is standing seam for a showpiece facade or ribbed panel for a warehouse, we set each fastener and seam to specification.

What is a Metal Roofing System?

A metal roofing system is a roof formed from panels or sheets of coated metal, most often galvanized steel, Galvalume, or aluminum, and sometimes zinc or copper on premium projects. The panels are rolled to a chosen profile, then either seamed together with concealed clips or screwed straight to the deck and purlins. A metallic coating guards the steel against rust, and a factory paint finish adds colour and reflects sunlight. Unlike membranes that are welded or mopped down, a metal roof relies on precise mechanical joints and flashing to stay watertight, which is why installer skill matters so much.

Building owners choose metal for its sheer lifespan and low upkeep. A well-installed metal roof commonly lasts 40 to 70 years, far longer than most membranes or shingles, and it will not rot, burn, or attract insects. Standing seam versions hide their fasteners for a clean look and fewer leak points, while reflective coatings can trim summer cooling costs and qualify as cool roofs. Metal is also fully recyclable at end of life. For a sloped commercial or institutional roof facing Alberta wind, hail, and snow, few materials return more value.

Types of Metal Roofing System

Metal roofing is not a single product but a family of profiles and attachment methods. Panels can lock together with hidden clips, screw down through the face, or mimic shingles and tiles, and the metal itself ranges from economical coated steel to long-life aluminum and zinc. The right choice depends on roof slope, wind exposure, the look you want, and budget, since a standing-seam facade and an agricultural shed call for very different builds.

Standing seam suits high-visibility commercial roofs where concealed fasteners and thermal movement matter most, while exposed-fastener ribbed panels give warehouses and farms a rugged, cost-effective cover. Metal shingles and stone-coated tiles bring the strength of steel to steeper residential-style roofs, and corrugated panels remain a proven budget option. The best fit should be confirmed by a trained roofer once the slope and structure have been assessed.

Our Process

Roof Inspection and Planning

A metal roof lives or dies on the structure beneath it, so we begin on site with a full survey of the deck, framing, and existing roof. We record the slope because the minimum pitch differs between standing-seam and exposed-fastener panels, and we check that the purlins or decking can carry the panels plus the Alberta snow load. Existing flashing, penetrations, and any signs of rust or rot are logged.

From there we measure panel runs from eave to ridge so we can order sheets that minimise end laps and leak points. What we find drives the recommendation: the profile, gauge, and metal type, the fastening pattern, and the underlayment and ventilation the roof needs. Planning to this level up front keeps the install predictable and the finished roof watertight.

Surface Preparation

With the specification set, we ready the roof so the panels sit flat and fasten securely. We strip the old covering where needed, repair or replace damaged decking, and correct any framing that is out of plane, because a wave in the deck shows plainly across long metal panels. A synthetic underlayment goes down over the deck, with an ice-and-water membrane added at eaves and valleys where meltwater tends to back up in an Alberta winter.

We also address insulation and ventilation at this stage, since a well-ventilated assembly keeps condensation from forming on the underside of the panels and helps the roof shed snow evenly. Only once the substrate is sound, dry, and true do we start setting metal, which protects both the warranty and the finished line of the roof.

Metal Installation and Review

We set the panels from the eave upward, fixing standing seam sheets to concealed clips that allow the metal to expand and contract with temperature, or fastening ribbed panels through the face with gasketed screws driven to the proper depth. Seams are then mechanically seamed or snap-locked, and ridges, hips, valleys, eaves, and every penetration are closed with matching flashing, trim, and closures so wind-driven rain and snow cannot work underneath.

When the panels are down, we walk the roof to check seam engagement, fastener lines, and flashing, correcting anything short of spec before sign-off. You receive clear care guidance, and because metal needs so little, upkeep is mostly clearing valleys and gutters and an occasional check of fasteners and sealants.

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What can you expect from Markit Roofing?

Bring your metal roofing project to Markit Roofing, and you work with installers trained specifically on panel systems and their detailing, not generalists learning on your roof. We keep you informed, protect your operations during the work, leave the site clean and safe, and finish with a durable, fire-safe roof covered by warranties that stand behind it.

Durable

Coated steel and aluminum panels resist rust, rot, insects, and fire, and a well-installed metal roof typically lasts 40 to 70 years. Heavier gauges and quality finishes hold their colour and strength through decades of sun, wind, and snow.

Safe

Metal carries a Class A fire rating and is non-combustible, and its slick surface sheds snow before dangerous loads can build. Concealed clips and rated fasteners keep the panels locked down under the strong winds that sweep across Alberta.

Dependable

Every panel goes on to manufacturer detail, with fasteners and seams set to the torque and engagement the system calls for, and the finished roof is covered by substantial material and finish warranties. The payoff is a roof that keeps performing year after year with very little attention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How many years will a metal roof last?

A quality metal roof typically lasts 40 to 70 years. Aluminum and premium-coated steel sit at the upper end, well beyond the life of most membrane or shingle roofs.

2. Is a metal roof noisy when it rains?

Not on a commercial build. When installed over a solid deck with underlayment and insulation, a metal roof is no louder inside than any other roofing system.

3. Will Alberta hail damage a metal roof?

Large hail can leave cosmetic dents, especially in lighter gauges, but it rarely breaks the watertight seal. Standing seam and thicker panels resist denting best.

4. Standing seam or exposed-fastener, which should I choose?

Standing seam hides its fasteners, allows thermal movement, and provides the longest, most leak-resistant lifespan, making it a good choice for commercial roofs. Exposed-fastener panels cost less and work well for farm and industrial buildings.

5. Can a metal roof go over my existing roof?

In many cases, we can. Provided the existing structure is sound and local code permits, metal panels are installed over furring strips laid across the old roof, sparing you a full tear-off. That call stems from the initial inspection.