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Standing Seam · Panels · Coastal Coatings
Metal Roofing Contractor in Myrtle Beach, SC
Metal is the best long-term answer to salt air and hurricane wind — but only when it's specified for this coast instead of pulled off a general catalog.
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GAF Certified Contractor
Written Warranty Up To 25 Years
Free Roof Inspections
Locally Owned in Myrtle Beach
Built for Salt Air
Metal Roof Systems That Survive the Carolina Coast
The metal is the easy part. The coating, the clips, and the expansion detailing are what decide whether it lasts forty years or fifteen.
Salt-laden air travels three to five miles inland along this coast, which puts most of Myrtle Beach, Surfside, and Garden City squarely inside the corrosion zone. That rules out the budget coatings that work fine in the Upstate. On coastal projects we specify aluminum or a marine-grade coated steel, and every fastener and flashing gets matched to it so you're not setting up a galvanic reaction on your own roof.
The other coastal detail people miss is movement. Metal panels expand and contract measurably through a Carolina summer day. Standing seam handles that with concealed clips that let panels float; screwing panels down tight through the face is what causes the elongated holes and slow drips you see on older metal roofs around here.
- Standing seam systems
- Exposed-fastener panels
- Metal shingle and tile profiles
- Coastal-grade coatings
- Concealed clip attachment
- Panel expansion allowance
- Ridge and eave trim detailing
- Metal roof repairs and re-screws
Metal Problems
What Goes Wrong With Coastal Metal Roofs
Five issues we get called out for on metal roofs between Little River and Pawleys Island.
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Backed-Out Panel Screws
Thermal movement walks exposed fasteners loose and leaves the hole behind.
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Cracked Rubber Washers
The neoprene under each screw head hardens in the sun and stops sealing.
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Rust Blooming at Cut Edges
Field-cut panel ends expose bare metal that salt air finds immediately.
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Oil Canning Across Panels
Waviness from over-tight fastening or an uneven deck. Cosmetic, but it bothers people.
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Failed Sealant at Trim Laps
Ridge, hip, and endwall laps depend on sealant that has a shorter life than the metal.
Metal Install
How a Metal Roof Goes On Here
Four stages, with the specification decisions made before anything is ordered.
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Specify for the Address
Distance from salt water drives the metal, coating, and fastener choices.
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Deck and Underlayment
Solid decking and a high-temp underlayment beneath every panel.
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Clip, Set, and Seam
Panels set on clips that allow movement, then mechanically seamed.
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Trim, Seal, Document
Ridge, eave, and endwall trim detailed, then the warranty package issued.
Metal in a Salt Zone
Choosing Metal Roofing Near the Atlantic
Six specification points that separate a coastal metal roof from an inland one.
Salt Reach Inland
Corrosive air carries several miles, so the coating class depends on your address.
Uplift Ratings on Panels
Panel and clip assemblies carry tested uplift ratings that coastal code checks.
Reflective Finishes
Cool-roof pigments drop attic temperatures through the worst of a Carolina August.
Expansion and Contraction
Long panels move noticeably each day and the attachment has to allow it.
Galvanic Compatibility
Mixing metals at fasteners and flashing accelerates corrosion in salt air.
Impact and Wind Discounts
Some coastal carriers price metal roofs differently — worth asking your agent.
Metal Projects
Metal Roofing Reviews From the Carolina Coast
"The crew explained what needed to be fixed and kept us updated throughout the roof repair. They were respectful of our property and cleaned everything up before leaving. Really appreciated the communication."
"We had a leak that showed up during heavy rain, and they helped us understand where it was coming from. The estimate was clear, and getting the repair scheduled was straightforward. A good experience overall."
Metal FAQs
Metal Roofing Questions Coastal Owners Ask
Not if it's specified for the coast. Bare or lightly coated steel will corrode within salt spray distance. Aluminum, or steel with a marine-grade metallic coating and the right paint system, handles it. The coating choice matters more than the metal itself.
Other Systems
More Roof Types We Install and Repair
Flat Roof Repair Low-slope membranes patched, seamed, and resealed Tile Roof Repair Cracked and slipped tiles reset without breaking more Gutter Installation Seamless gutters sized for Carolina downpours Gutter Repair Sagging runs, loose hangers, and clogged downspouts Roof Ventilation Ridge and soffit airflow that cools a hot attic Skylight Repair Leaking curbs and failed seals sealed for good
Long-Term Answer
Considering Metal for Your Next Roof?
We'll price metal alongside asphalt so you can see the real difference in cost per year, not just up front.
Metal Quotes
Price a Metal Roof in Myrtle Beach
Tell us roughly how far you are from the water — that single answer changes the whole specification.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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