Why metal makes sense up here
Snow that grips an asphalt roof for weeks slides clean off a smooth metal panel, which is exactly why so many homeowners in Indian Trail in northwest Spokane are switching when it comes time to replace. Less standing snow means less meltwater refreezing at the eaves, and less of the freeze-thaw cycling that pries shingles loose every January.
The payoff is longevity. A properly installed standing-seam roof can run 50 years or more, which is two or three asphalt roofs in the same span. For a house you plan to stay in, that math is hard to argue with.
Built for the newer subdivisions off Indian Trail Road
Many homes in the newer subdivisions along this corridor were framed with steeper, more articulated rooflines - great for curb appeal, but also a lot of valleys and transitions where snow and ice collect. Metal handles those geometries well when the panels, clips, and underlayment are detailed correctly.
We spec self-adhering ice-and-water membrane at every eave and valley, oversized cleats rated for our wind, and concealed-fastener standing seam so there are no exposed screw heads to back out over decades of expansion and contraction.
Snow guards and the wooded draws
Plenty of lots back up to the wooded draws that thread through this part of the bluff, and that setting changes how we plan a metal roof. A slick panel above a walkway, deck, or driveway can release snow in a single heavy slab, so we lay out snow guards or retention bars to break the slide into manageable amounts.
We walk each property to see where snow will actually land - over an entry, near the propane fill, above the dog run - and place retention accordingly. It is the difference between a roof that performs and one that buries your front steps.
Profiles, panels, and color
We install several metal systems and help you weigh them against budget and look:
- Standing seam - concealed fasteners, the longest service life, the cleanest lines for contemporary homes.
- Metal shingles and shakes - the texture of dimensional asphalt or cedar with the durability of steel.
- Exposed-fastener panels - the most economical option for outbuildings, shops, and detached garages.
Factory Kynar finishes resist fading through years of high-elevation UV, and cool-roof color options reflect summer heat. You can request a free estimate and we will bring samples to your door.
Installed right, backed in writing
Metal is unforgiving of shortcuts - a single mis-cut panel or under-sized clip shows up years later as oil-canning or a leak. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, a distinction held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationwide, we hold to manufacturer specs on every detail.
Our work carries a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and when we pair metal with qualifying GAF components the system can be backed by the GAF Golden Pledge. We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho.
Local, and easy to reach near Five Mile
DG Contracting is a family-owned company working out of Colbert, just minutes from Indian Trail and the homes near Five Mile. That proximity means we get to estimates fast, stage materials without long hauls, and circle back quickly if you ever have a question after the job.
We have earned a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews building exactly this kind of trust with neighbors. Call (509) 209-1894 for a free estimate, and ask about flexible financing and the a 15-25 year workmanship warranty we include with a full replacement.
