The appeal behind metal roofing for ranch and farmhouses is its durability and easy maintenance. Life of the farm is unpredictable and homeowners need a roofing material that will withstand Mother Nature for years to come. Metal roofing offers peace of mind while adding to the straightforward designs of these homes.
Traditional ranch and farmhouses used straightforward designs. They featured simple lines with wood or brick siding and monochromatic color schemes. With long, clean lines and hidden fasteners, Standing Seam roofing systems became a popular choice for these homes. Standing Seam metal roofing panels can be run over open purlins systems and in long single runs making them very appealing in ranch and farmhouses with asymmetrical shapes and low slopes.
In recent years, designers and homeowners have altered the designs of the traditional farmhouse to have a modern touch. These homes now feature contrasting colors or bright pops of color. A current trend we are seeing that combines the best of both modern and farmhouse designs is modern walkways that have flat roofs with taller farmhouse structures.
Popular Finishes for Farmhouse Style Standing Seam Roofs: Galvalume, Galvanized, Bright Red, and Dark Browns
What could be described as the classic metal panel, Corrugated roofing systems have been dotting the landscape of the U.S. for a hundred years. The simple reason behind this is their durability. Corrugated panels are one of the toughest options on the market today.
Additionally, the consistent corrugation and wavy pattern they offer helps hide small imperfections over time from weather or impacts. Corrugated metal panels offer great protection for your home, and are a classic, traditional choice for farmhouses want to use metal roofing.
Popular Finishes for Farmhouse Style Corrugated Roofs: Galvanized, Galvalume, Black, and Dark Browns
One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about ranch and farmhouses is a covered porch. Originally designed as a resting place to keep an eye on the animals and land, covered porches were a place to relax and unwind after a long day. These porches were often covered with the same Standing Seam panels as the entire house for seamless lines. For more dramatic accents, homeowners and designers can use Corrugated metal to help the porch stand out. Accent roofs are a great way to add a pop of color to your farmhouse and make it stand out from all the rest.
If the traditional American panel is the Corrugated profile, the traditional color is Galvanized. Galvanized steel is a classic for everything from shed roofs, to old barns, to rustic farmhouses. Another popular choice is the Bonderized finish. Homeowners and designers have fallen in love with the matte gray color of the panels. We've also seen farmhouse owners use bold reds or greens to contrast with the typically used white siding. However you decide to finish your roofing panels, you can be confident that your metal won't fade.
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