When you live in Central Minnesota, your roof has to handle everything from heavy April slush to high-wind summer storms. We recently completed a project in Mora, MN, that perfectly shows why more homeowners are moving away from traditional materials and choosing metal shingles.
For this specific home, the goal was to maintain a classic aesthetic while gaining the lifetime protection of steel. Unlike standing seam metal, which has a distinct industrial look, metal shingles mimic the texture of wood shakes or high-end slate.
In the photos of our Mora project, you can see how the dark, textured shingles complement the natural wooded surroundings. It doesn't just look like a "metal roof"—it looks like a premium architectural upgrade.
What Makes Metal Shingles Different?
Most people think of metal roofing as long vertical panels. While we install plenty of those, metal shingles offer a few unique advantages for residential neighborhoods:
- Wind Resistance: The interlocking design means these shingles don't lift or tear during the heavy gusts we see across Kanabec County.
- Snow Shedding: Metal naturally clears snow better than asphalt, preventing the heavy ice damming that plagues many Mora homes in late February.
- Property Value: Because these roofs can last 50 years or more, they are a massive selling point if you ever decide to list your home.
We’ve been serving the Mora and Kanabec County area for years, operating out of our main shop in Cloquet and our Twin Cities office. We know the local building codes and, more importantly, we know the weather patterns that your roof has to survive.
If you’re tired of replacing asphalt shingles every 12 to 15 years, a metal shingle system is likely the last roof you'll ever need to buy.
