Why metal makes sense above Manito Park
The blocks around Manito Park are full of homes built for snow country: tall gables, 8/12 and 10/12 pitches, deep eaves. A metal roof works with that geometry. The slick surface and the angle combine to let snow release in controlled slides rather than freezing into the ridge of ice that forms at a cold eave. We pair the panels with proper underlayment, a full ice-and-water membrane at the eaves and valleys, and snow retention where slides would otherwise threaten a walkway or a flower bed below.
For a steep South Hill roof, that means fewer freeze-thaw cycles working at your shingles and far less meltwater backing up under the deck.
Standing seam vs. metal shingle
Two paths cover most South Hill projects:
- Standing seam - concealed-fastener panels with raised, interlocked seams. No exposed screws to back out, a clean vertical line that flatters the tall rooflines common around Comstock, and the best performance for shedding snow and ice.
- Stone-coated or stamped metal shingle - a textured profile that reads more like dimensional asphalt or shake from the street, which can suit a more traditional facade while still giving you metal's lifespan.
We walk both options on your roof, not in a showroom, so the choice fits your pitch, your sightlines, and your budget.
Built for Inland Northwest winters
Hail in spring, wind off the Palouse, deep snow loads, and the relentless freeze-thaw that defines a Spokane winter - metal handles all of it. The panels won't curl or lose granules the way an aging asphalt roof does, and a finished metal system carries fire ratings that matter as our dry summers stretch longer.
Around Lincoln Heights, where mature trees drop debris into valleys, the smooth panel surface also sheds needles and leaves rather than trapping them against fasteners.
Respecting the historic steep-pitch homes
Many of the historic steep-pitch homes on Spokane's South Hill have character worth protecting - dormers, turrets, intersecting gables, and complex valley work. Sloppy flashing or the wrong panel ruins both the look and the watertightness on a roof like that. We detail every transition by hand: custom-bent valley metal, hemmed edges, and counter-flashing into masonry where chimneys and parapets meet the field. The result keeps the home's profile honest while bringing the roof up to a standard that lasts decades.
Workmanship, warranty, and what's included
DG Contracting LLC has worked Spokane-area roofs since 2013, and as a GAF Master Elite contractor - a credential held by only the top 2-3% of roofers nationwide - we back our work with a 15-25 year workmanship warranty alongside the manufacturer coverage. With a full roof replacement we include a 15-25 year workmanship warranty.
If you're weighing whether to repair, re-roof in asphalt, or step up to metal, our free estimate lays out the numbers and the trade-offs in plain language. Licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho.
What to expect on install day
We protect landscaping and walkways before anything comes off the roof, strip to a sound deck, and inspect for any hidden rot before the new system goes down. Steep South Hill pitches get extra fall-protection rigging and staging so the crew works safely and the job stays clean. Most homes are completed in a few days, and we leave the site magnet-swept and tidy - no nails waiting in the driveway.
