Why metal makes sense out here
Ford sits in the kind of rural Stevens County terrain where a roof has to fend for itself - long winters, big snow totals, and properties spread far enough apart that nobody is shoveling a roof off for you. A metal roof answers that with a slick surface and continuous panels that let accumulation release in sheets rather than sitting up top through every freeze-thaw cycle.
The payoff is a roof that genuinely lasts. Where asphalt shingles in this climate get brittle and start losing granules, a properly installed metal system routinely runs 40 to 60 years. For homeowners near the Spokane Reservation who don't want to re-roof twice in a lifetime, that longevity is the whole argument.
Standing seam vs. exposed-fastener panels
We install both common metal systems and help you pick based on your building and budget:
- Standing seam - concealed fasteners, raised vertical seams, the cleanest snow-shedding profile. Our first choice for primary residences.
- Exposed-fastener panels - ribbed steel screwed through the face, a cost-effective option that fits the barns, shops, and outbuildings common on rural acreage.
Both get the same attention to underlayment, flashing, and fastening so they hold up to wind and snow load - the panel choice is about cost and appearance, not corner-cutting.
Snow, ice, and slide management
Shedding snow is the point of a metal roof, but where it lands matters. We plan slide direction around doorways, walkways, propane tanks, and vehicle parking so the load comes off somewhere safe. Where a controlled release is needed - over an entry or between a house and an attached garage - we add snow guards or retention bars to hold the snow until it melts.
Underneath, ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys defends against the ice dams that form when Inland Northwest snow melts during the day and refreezes overnight. It's the difference between a roof that sheds cleanly and one that backs water under the panels.
Homes and outbuildings alike
A lot of Ford parcels carry more than just a house. We roof the remote rural homes and outbuildings together - matching the shop, the pole barn, and the equipment shed to the residence, or simply giving each structure the metal system that fits its use. Doing it in one mobilization saves you money versus separate trips out to a property this far off the main roads.
For metalwork on a detached shop or barn, exposed-fastener steel often delivers the best value, while the home gets the upgraded standing-seam treatment. You can read more about our roof replacement process if you're weighing metal against a fresh shingle roof.
Built and backed by DG Contracting
DG Contracting is a family-owned company working out of Colbert, fully licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, with a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews. As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a status held by only the top two to three percent of roofers - we bring trained, credentialed crews to every job, metal included.
Your installation is covered by our 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and when you replace a roof with us, we include a 15-25 year workmanship warranty. Flexible financing keeps a long-term metal investment within reach, and every estimate is free.
What to expect from your estimate
We start with an on-site visit - important on rural acreage where access, roof pitch, and outbuilding count all shape the quote. You'll get a written breakdown covering panel type, color, underlayment, flashing, and snow retention, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
From there we schedule around the weather window and your property, and our crew handles tear-off (if needed), installation, and a full cleanup. Call (509) 209-1894 to get on the schedule for a free metal roofing estimate in Ford.
