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Metal Roofing in Sharon, PA
In-house crews out of our Sharon, PA shop.
Metal is not always the right answer, but on a Sharon home there are two places where it is almost always the right answer: the low-slope rear addition and the steep upper slopes on a Victorian or Foursquare. This page is about the specific Sharon roof shapes where metal genuinely earns its cost premium.
The Sharon Low-Slope Rear Addition Problem
Most Sharon Victorians and Foursquares have a rear kitchen wing, a summer kitchen conversion, or a first-floor porch that was enclosed at some point in the last 80 years. Those additions almost always sit at 3/12 pitch or shallower — well below the manufacturer-warranted range for asphalt shingle on a home. On a Sharon home, that shallow rear roof is where most of the leaks we get called out to repair actually start.
The right permanent fix for that rear addition is standing seam. Standing seam is warranted on low-slope applications with proper seam-sealer detail, and the panels shed water at pitches where asphalt cannot. On a Sharon Victorian we frequently install standing seam on the low-slope rear only and leave the steep main slopes on shingle — a mixed-material solution that costs less than a full metal roof and actually solves the failure that brought us out.
Standing Seam on Steep Sharon Roofs
The other fit is the opposite end of the pitch range. Sharon's Foursquares and 12/12 Victorians were originally built for slate or standing seam terne. Modern standing seam reads visually closer to those originals than heavy architectural asphalt does, and it sheds snow and ice cleanly instead of ice-damming at the eaves the way an under-ventilated Sharon Foursquare tends to do on a north-facing slope.
On the plank decking that sits under most pre-1940 Sharon roofs, standing seam installs over a high-temp underlayment on the same substrate we would use for shingle. Soft or shifted plank boards get replaced during tear-off. This is one of the few places on a Sharon replacement where the substrate does not add cost relative to a suburban plywood job.
Chimney Detail Is Where Metal Actually Beats Shingle on a Sharon House
Sharon chimneys are old, they are masonry, and they are frequently out of plumb by an inch or two after a century of settlement. Standing seam allows a taller counter-flashing lap and a more forgiving reglet detail than shingle does, which matters on a chimney where the flashing has to accommodate a face that isn't truly vertical. The counter-flashing still gets cut into fresh mortar; the seam geometry just gives more room to make the detail actually watertight.
Where Metal Is Not the Right Answer in Sharon
On the mid-century ranches and split-levels on the west and south edges of Sharon — plywood decking, 5/12 pitches, a homeowner planning to move within 10 years — a Golden Pledge asphalt system is nearly always the better value. We will tell you that on the free estimate. Metal is worth its premium on Sharon's older, steeper, plank-decked housing; on the suburban edges it usually isn't.
What Is Metal Roofing?
Metal roofing on a Sharon, PA home usually means standing seam panels with concealed fasteners, or metal on a low-slope addition where shingles cannot be used. It costs more up front than asphalt and lasts substantially longer, sheds snow well, and handles the freeze-thaw cycles of this region better than almost anything else.
How Metal Goes On
- 1Tear off to the deck and repair sheathing — metal telegraphs every dip in a bad deck.
- 2High-temperature underlayment across the field and ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys.
- 3Panels formed to the exact rafter length, with concealed clips that let the metal expand and contract.
- 4Trim, ridge, and valley detail fabricated to match, and snow retention added where panels shed onto a walk or a drive.
Do It Right
- Standing seam with concealed fasteners over exposed-fastener panel on a house.
- Plan for thermal movement — clips, not face screws through the panel.
- Add snow guards above entries, walkways, and driveways.
- Match gauge and coating to the exposure, and get the finish warranty in writing.
What to Avoid
- Exposed-fastener ag panel on a residence — the gaskets fail and every screw becomes a leak.
- Installing metal over a wavy, unrepaired deck.
- Skipping snow retention above a doorway.
- Crews who install shingle all year and metal twice a year.
Warning Signs on a Sharon, PA Home
- You want a roof you will not replace again.
- Heavy snow load and repeated ice damming at the eaves.
- A low-slope section where shingles keep failing.
- Interest in a lighter-colored, more reflective roof.
What Drives the Cost of Metal Roofing in Sharon
- •Panel profile, gauge, and finish.
- •Roof complexity — the trim and flashing work drives labor more than the field does.
- •Deck condition and tear-off.
- •Snow retention and any custom fabrication.
Metal Roofing Work Near Sharon
Representative projects from our crews across the Shenango Valley and the PA/OH border.
Manufacturer credentials
- GAF Master Elite Contractor. Held by a small percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. Required to install the GAF Golden Pledge warranty — 50 years on materials, 25 years on workmanship, transferable once. GAF inspects the completed roof before issuing the warranty.
- Owens Corning Preferred Contractor.
- IKO Craftsman.
- Fully insured in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In-house crews — no subcontractors. Family-owned and operating out of Sharon, PA since 2000.
Path 1 — Insurance claim
For wind, hail, or storm-driven damage. We walk the roof with your insurance adjuster and document what we find so nothing that should be covered gets missed. We are not a public adjuster — that is a separate PA license — and we do not negotiate the settlement. We document damage, meet the adjuster, and rebuild what the carrier approves to code and to manufacturer spec.
Path 2 — Retail with financing
For roofs simply reaching the end of their life. 0% interest financing on shorter terms and long-term financing that keeps monthly payments low. Runs through a lending partner and is subject to credit approval. We walk through both paths in the free in-home estimate before you sign anything. See financing details →
Frequently Asked Questions — Sharon
- Where does metal actually fit on a Sharon home?
- Two specific places. First, on the low-slope 3/12-and-shallower rear kitchen or porch additions attached to Sharon Victorians — those slopes fall below the warranted range for asphalt shingle and are where most of the leaks we repair in Sharon originate. Standing seam is warranted well below shingle's limit and solves the problem permanently. Second, on the steeper 10/12 and 12/12 main slopes, where metal sheds snow and ice cleanly and reads correctly against a Victorian roofline.
- Does metal work on the plank decking under most Sharon roofs?
- Yes, with the right underlayment stack. Metal is installed over solid decking with a high-temp underlayment on a Sharon home, and Sharon's 1x6 plank is acceptable as long as any soft or shifted boards are replaced during tear-off. This is one place where a Sharon metal job is not more expensive than the same job on a suburban plywood roof — the substrate handles metal fine once the failed plank is swapped.
- How does metal handle a masonry chimney in Sharon?
- Differently than asphalt, and better. Standing seam allows a taller, more forgiving counter-flashing detail than shingle, which matters on Sharon chimneys where the mortar is old. The counter-flashing still has to be cut into fresh mortar, but the seam geometry gives more room to work with a chimney that isn't perfectly plumb — and no Sharon chimney built in 1905 is perfectly plumb.
- Will a metal roof look wrong on my Sharon Victorian?
- Standing seam is period-appropriate on Sharon's late-Victorian and turn-of-the-century homes — many of them were originally roofed in slate or tin, and standing seam reads visually closer to the original than a heavy architectural asphalt does. On the mid-century ranches south and west of the older core, stone-coated metal shingle is usually the better visual fit. We walk through both options on any Sharon metal estimate.
Local information sources
- Sharon, Pennsylvania — Wikipedia
- History of Sharon — Sharon Historical Society
- Mercer County — PA Historical & Museum Commission (municipal incorporation dates)
- City of Sharon — Code & Zoning Enforcement / Contractor's Registration
- City of Sharon — Zoning & Building Permit Application
- Sharon and Vicinity — SAH Archipedia
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying in Sharon, PA
Penn-Ohio did good work at a very reasonable price. Other quotes were ~30% higher. Austin got us on the calendar quickly and the team replaces our roof in 6 hours.
Penn Ohio just recently replaced my roof. Removed all the old material down to bare wood, and replaced with beautiful new shingles. Cleaned up all the trash. Everything done in one day! My roof looks great. Thanks Penn Ohio!
I needed some wood and peak repairs done. Penn Ohio was quick to come and provide an estimate. Which was a very good estimate. The work was done with care and in one day. I'm very pleased with the work. They were also very easy to communicate with. I would strongly recommend.
I called Penn Ohio for a roof repair estimate on my home recently. Gary came to my home and I could tell that he cares about doing the best for the customer. He gave me a lot options to choose from and I felt very comfortable and not like he is trying to take advantage of me like other companies. 10/10 guy.
These guys were great to work with. I've dealt with contractors that want to spend two hours of my time hitting me with a PowerPoint followed by high pressure tactics to commit immediately. They offer one price if I sign today but magically
Great company to work with. Gary and his crew were great. They did a very nice job replacing the roof and gutters. The price was aggressive and the cleanup was excellent. Definitely recommend Gary and Dustin for your roofing needs