A 50-year roof, not a 20-year one
Longevity is the whole case for metal. Where asphalt in this climate fights cold, shade, and freeze-thaw and tires out early, a properly installed standing-seam roof routinely lasts half a century. For homeowners settling into Suncrest's hilltop community for the long haul, that means installing once and forgetting about it.
The math follows from there. The day-one number is higher than asphalt, but spread the cost across decades of service and metal is usually the smarter investment over the life of the house — with no tear-off, no disposal, and no repeat headache halfway through.
Snow that releases before it can do damage
The real harm from a hard winter starts where you can't see it: snow packs against valleys and eaves, melts on a sunny afternoon, then refreezes overnight into ice that backs water under the covering. Metal interrupts that cycle at the source.
- Slick panel surface lets snow let go in sheets instead of melting in place and refreezing into ice dams.
- Raised continuous seams keep meltwater moving toward the eave with no laps to seep into.
- Snow retention bars can be set over entries, decks, and walkways so the slide happens on your terms, not onto the front step.
Standing up to the wind off the water
Suncrest sits high above Lake Spokane near Nine Mile, and the lots along that ridge catch the wind off the water that rolls up the slope off Hwy 291. That uplift is exactly what tears the edges of an ordinary roof. Mechanically seamed standing-seam panels have no exposed fasteners to back out and carry wind ratings that leave shingles in the gutter.
We hem the eave and rake edges against uplift, use concealed clips that let the panels move with temperature swings, and match every piece of trim and flashing to the panel system rather than improvising it on site.
Built for the pine canopy
The heavy pine canopy that shades so much of Suncrest is part of the appeal, but it drops needles, cones, and the odd limb year-round. On asphalt that organic debris traps moisture and feeds granule loss; on metal it slides off a steel slope instead of composting in the surface, and the cold, damp shade that grows roof-killing moss has nothing to take hold of.
We detail every valley, chimney, and penetration for the way debris actually moves on a wooded lot, with oversized valley metal and sealed fastener systems that hold up where the trees test the roof hardest.
Panel styles and finishes
Metal is no longer one look. We help homeowners choose a system based on roof pitch, budget, and the architecture of the house.
- Standing seam: the premium choice — clean vertical lines and hidden fasteners.
- Metal shingle and shake profiles: the look of traditional roofing with metal performance.
- Kynar (PVDF) finishes: fade-resistant color that holds up to high-elevation UV for decades, including cool-tone options that reflect summer heat on exposed south slopes.
Local crews, local accountability
We're a family-owned company working out of the Colbert area since 2013, so the crew that bids your roof is the crew that drives the winding roads to build it. DG Contracting holds GAF Master Elite status — the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationwide — and our metal work is backed by a 15-25 year workmanship warranty plus manufacturer coverage most contractors can't offer. We carry a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews and are licensed and insured in Washington and Idaho.
Every estimate is free, financing is flexible, and a qualifying replacement includes a 15-25 year workmanship warranty. See how metal stacks up against premium shingle on our roof replacement page for Suncrest.
