Standing Seam 24-Gauge Steel
SteelThe standard choice for Toronto homes: clean vertical ribs, hidden fasteners and formed-in-place panels for long runs.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- 1" mechanically seamed, concealed clips
- Service life
- 40–60 years
+6
≈ $33,000–$54,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Standing Seam 22-Gauge Steel
SteelThicker steel for larger spans and higher wind exposure, with better oil-canning resistance on wide slopes.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- 1" mechanically seamed, heavier gauge
- Service life
- 50–70 years
+6
≈ $39,000–$60,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Standing Seam Aluminum
AluminumLightweight and rust-proof, preferred near the lake and on low-slope or coastal-exposed roofs.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- 1" or 1.5" seam, concealed clips
- Service life
- 50+ years
+3
≈ $42,000–$66,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Standing Seam Copper
CopperHeritage metalwork that patinas from bright copper to a soft green over decades. Specified on heritage and architect-led homes.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- 20 oz flat seam or standing seam
- Service life
- 80–100+ years
≈ $87,000–$142,500
on 1,500 sq ft
Standing Seam Zinc
ZincEuropean zinc with a matte grey finish that softens over time. Used on contemporary and flat-pitch roofs.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- Double-lock standing seam
- Service life
- 80–100+ years
≈ $93,000–$150,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Weathered Steel Standing Seam
SteelA factory-applied weathering finish for the rusted Corten look without the staining of real weathering steel.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- 1" seam, Corten-look finish
- Service life
- 50–70 years
≈ $45,000–$72,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Snap-Lock Standing Seam
SteelA concealed-fastener system that snaps together without seaming tools. The most economical clean-line metal roof.
- Type
- Snap-lock
- Profile
- 1.5" snap-lock, concealed fasteners
- Service life
- 40–50 years
+3
≈ $27,000–$45,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Trapezoidal Standing Seam
SteelArchitectural ribbed profile with a sharper shadow line, common on modern additions and commercial elevations.
- Type
- Standing seam
- Profile
- Trapezoidal profile, concealed clips
- Service life
- 40–60 years
≈ $36,000–$57,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Corrugated Exposed Fastener
SteelThe traditional wavy sheet. Lowest cost per square foot, best suited to sheds, porches and rural outbuildings.
- Type
- Corrugated
- Profile
- Corrugated, exposed fasteners
- Service life
- 30–45 years
≈ $18,000–$30,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Ribbed Panel (AG Panel)
SteelWider coverage panels with stiffening ribs. A budget-friendly option for garages, additions and utility roofs.
- Type
- Ribbed panel
- Profile
- 3/4" rib, exposed fasteners
- Service life
- 30–45 years
+1
≈ $19,500–$33,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Stamped Steel Shingle
SteelMetal panels stamped to read like asphalt or cedar shingles, giving a traditional look with metal service life.
- Type
- Metal shingle
- Profile
- Stamped panels, interlocking
- Service life
- 40–50 years
+1
≈ $27,000–$45,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Aluminum Shingle
AluminumRust-proof stamped shingles for older homes and salt-exposed sites where steel coatings would not hold up.
- Type
- Metal shingle
- Profile
- Stamped interlocking shingle
- Service life
- 50+ years
≈ $33,000–$51,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Slate-Look Interlocking Panel
SteelDeep slate texture with interlocking panels, for Victorian and Edwardian homes in the older Toronto neighbourhoods.
- Type
- Slate look
- Profile
- Interlocking slate profile
- Service life
- 50 years
≈ $39,000–$63,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Tile-Look Metal Roofing
SteelClay-tile appearance at a fraction of the structural weight, for Mediterranean and ranch styles.
- Type
- Tile look
- Profile
- Pantile or Spanish profile
- Service life
- 45–50 years
≈ $36,000–$60,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Cedar-Shake-Look Steel
SteelWood-shake depth and shadow, without splitting, moss or annual maintenance.
- Type
- Shake look
- Profile
- Stamped shake panels
- Service life
- 45 years
≈ $33,000–$57,000
on 1,500 sq ft
Copper Shingle
CopperHammered or diamond copper shingles for feature roofs, turrets and heritage restorations.
- Type
- Metal shingle
- Profile
- Stamped copper shingle or diamond
- Service life
- 80–100+ years
≈ $78,000–$127,500
on 1,500 sq ft
Installed prices per square foot of roof area, before HST, for Toronto and the GTA. Ranges vary with gauge, pitch, access and the amount of flashings and trim. They are a planning guide, not a quote.
