Oct 11, 2026
Sparta, NC: Five Standing Seam Metal Roofs, Panels Made On Site
Oct 11, 2026
This standing seam metal roof replacement in Sparta, NC is one of our signature jobs: over 120 squares of 26 gauge Hartford Green standing seam across five buildings on two mountain properties in Alleghany County. We roll-formed every panel on site with our own standing seam machine, hand-made all of the trim, and finished in about 4 weeks with winter coming in. The project came to over $100,000.
The project at a glance
- Location: Sparta, NC (Alleghany County), in the mountains
- Buildings: Main property: house, carriage house and gazebo. Second property: house and barn.
- Size: Over 120 squares
- Metal: 26 gauge standing seam in Hartford Green
- Panels: Roll-formed on site on our own standing seam machine
- Trim: All hand-made: gable trim, drip edge, valley metal, Z-bars, everything
- Replaced: Old ribbed, exposed-fastener metal roofs
- When: Late 2025
- Time on the job: About 4 weeks start to finish, with a crew of up to 13
- Investment: Over $100,000
- Warranty: 40-year paint warranty from the manufacturer, plus a 20-year workmanship warranty from Statewide
Why the homeowners replaced their metal roofs
The old roofs were ribbed metal with exposed fasteners. The finish was fading and the roofs were leaking. These homeowners like their property to look top-notch, and faded, leaking roofs on a property like this weren’t going to cut it.
The plan was a coating. Here’s why it changed.
Before they hired us, the homeowners planned to coat the old roofs with a green-tinted silicone coating. Before they spent money on it, Terry did some homework. He talked with a silicone manufacturer and learned that a silicone coating wouldn’t stay clean and attracts dirt. On a property where looks matter this much, a roof that picks up dirt was the wrong answer.
Terry told the homeowners what he’d found, and they decided to replace the roofs instead. They were extremely pleased that he did the homework up front, so they could make the best decision the first time instead of paying for a coating and then paying again for a new roof.
Coating vs. replacing an old exposed-fastener metal roof
If you have an older ribbed metal roof that’s fading or leaking, you have two basic paths. Here’s how we look at it, kept simple:
- A coating goes over the existing metal. It does not change what’s underneath: the same panels and the same exposed screws stay on the roof. As Terry learned on this job, a silicone coating also may not stay clean, because silicone attracts dirt. That matters if the look of the roof is important to you.
- Replacing with standing seam means new panels and new trim. On a standing seam roof the fasteners are hidden under the seams instead of going through the face of the panel, and the new finish comes with a manufacturer paint warranty (40 years on this job).
Every roof is different. If a coating is the right call for your roof, we’ll tell you. If it isn’t, we’ll tell you that too, the same way we did here. A free roof inspection is the place to start.
Before and after, building by building
Main house
Carriage house
Gazebo
Second property: house
Second property: barn
Panels roll-formed on site on our own machine
We roll-formed every standing seam panel on site with our own standing seam machine. Making the panels ourselves, right there on the property, means each panel is made for this roof.
Every piece of trim made by hand
We hand-made all of the trim metal on this job: gable trim, drip edge, valley metal, Z-bars, everything. On roofs with this many hips, valleys, dormers and porch roofs, trim made to fit is what keeps the details tight and the lines clean. Some days we ran a smaller crew that was only making trim.
The challenges: mountains, snow and a steep, slick roof
- Mountain location. Sparta is up in the mountains, and the weather there turns early.
- Winter coming in. We worked this job in late 2025, and some days we held off because there was snow on the ground or on the roof.
- A very steep roof. The pitch slowed the work down.
- Slick metal. Once the panels are on, the trim work gets hard, because the metal is slick.
We ran a crew of up to 13 and finished in about 4 weeks from start to finish.
The warranty
This roof carries a 40-year paint warranty from the manufacturer and a 20-year workmanship warranty from Statewide.
Why Statewide Roofing Specialist?
- Founded in 2012, with 10,000+ projects since 2012.
- 50+ years of combined experience.
- GAF Master Elite, a certification held by the top 2% of roofing contractors.
- Award-winning, including the Angi Super Service Award (multiple years).
- We make our own standing seam panels and trim, and our own custom gutters, in-house.
Related services
- Metal roofing and standing seam metal roofing
- Metal roofing cost and financing
- Roof replacement and roof repair
- Free roof inspections and drone inspections
- Custom gutters, made in-house
Want a roof like this?
We serve Sparta, NC and the Alleghany County communities around it, including Laurel Springs, Ennice, Glade Valley and Roaring Gap. If you have an old metal roof that’s fading or leaking, or you’re weighing a coating against a new roof, call us at 336-936-5692 for a free inspection. We’ll do the homework so you can make the best decision the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did this Sparta metal roof replacement cost?
This job was over $100,000. That covered over 120 squares of standing seam across five buildings: the main house, carriage house and gazebo on the main property, and the house and barn on the second property. Every metal roof is priced on its own size, pitch, details and access, so we give a free, written quote after an inspection.
What metal and color did you use?
26 gauge standing seam metal in Hartford Green.
How big was the job?
Over 120 squares across five buildings on two properties in Sparta, NC.
How long did it take?
About 4 weeks from start to finish, with a crew of up to 13. Some days we ran a smaller crew when we were only making trim, and some days we held off because of snow on the ground or on the roof.
Did you make the panels and trim yourselves?
Yes. We roll-formed every standing seam panel on site with our own standing seam machine, and we hand-made all of the trim metal: gable trim, drip edge, valley metal, Z-bars, everything.
Why not just coat the old metal roof?
The homeowners first planned to coat it with a green-tinted silicone coating. Before they decided, Terry talked with a silicone manufacturer and learned that silicone would not stay clean and attracts dirt. He passed that on, and the homeowners chose to replace the roof instead.
What warranty does this roof have?
A 40-year paint warranty from the manufacturer, plus a 20-year workmanship warranty from Statewide.
What made this job hard?
The mountain location, winter coming in, snow days, and a very steep roof that slowed the work. Once the panels are on, the trim work gets hard because the metal is slick.
Do you install metal roofs in Alleghany County?
Yes. This project is in Sparta, and we also serve nearby Alleghany County communities such as Laurel Springs, Ennice, Glade Valley and Roaring Gap.
