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Commercial Metal Roofing

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Commercial metal roofing in Nashville needs to deliver long-term performance, clean design, and reliability across Middle Tennessee weather. We install and service commercial metal roofing systems throughout Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Hendersonville, and Murfreesboro, using proven standing seam, structural panels, and architectural metal systems built for heat, wind, rain, and large-span buildings. With the right panel gauge, substrate prep, and fastening system, a commercial metal roof in Nashville offers decades of stability with minimal maintenance and a professional, modern appearance.

The Metal Roofers is a licensed and insured commercial metal roofing contractor with an A+ BBB rating, a 4.9★ Google reputation, and crews who work exclusively with metal every day. Every commercial metal roof in Nashville is engineered with precise measurements, proper substrate preparation, correct expansion control, and custom flashings around penetrations, equipment curbs, parapets, and walls. We use made-in-USA metals and commercial-grade installation practices designed specifically for the demands of Middle Tennessee buildings so your roof performs as reliably as the business under it.
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Types of Commercial Metal Roofing in Nashville

Most commercial roofs in Middle Tennessee combine flat roof sections (where TPO or PVC is required) with low-slope metal sections (where standing seam or PBR panel makes sense). A good commercial metal roof in Nashville is one that drains correctly in heavy storms, stays stable in long heat waves, resists wind uplift on wide spans, and can be maintained without shutting down your business. The systems listed below are chosen because they are the ones that consistently perform well on actual Nashville buildings, warehouses, flex spaces, retail centers, restaurants, distribution buildings, and multifamily complexes, not because they look good in a brochure.
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Mechanically Seamed Metal Roofing

Mechanically Seamed Standing Seam for Nashville Commercial Roofs That Need Low-Slope Performance and Real Load Capacity.
Commercial buildings in Nashville often have low slopes and long spans that demand a metal system built for real structural loads. Mechanically seamed standing seam uses 1.75"–2" tall ribs that are locked with a mechanical seamer, forming a weather-tight seal that works on slopes as low as 1:12. These panels are typically 24-ga AZ50 Galvalume® (22-ga for higher wind or load requirements) and are used on warehouses, distribution buildings, schools, government facilities, and large retail structures across Middle Tennessee. Because they’re fully non-combustible and used in Class A fire-rated assemblies, they meet commercial code expectations while handling Nashville’s ~115 mph design wind, heavy rain, and thermal expansion cycles without loosening.
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PBR Panel Metal Roofing Panel

PBR Panels for Nashville Light-Industrial Roofs That Need Fast Coverage, Long Spans, and Straightforward Maintenance.
PBR is used heavily across Nashville’s light-industrial and service-sector buildings because it installs quickly, spans long distances, and handles day-to-day weather without the cost of structural standing seam. This profile performs best on steeper commercial slopes around 3:12 and above, using 26- or 24-ga steel with a deep rib for added rigidity. It’s ideal for auto shops, storage facilities, barns, machine shops, smaller warehouses, and many owner-occupied commercial buildings throughout Brentwood and Franklin. While it uses exposed fasteners, modern ZAC fasteners and EPDM washers provide long-term sealing when installed correctly. PBR remains popular because it combines affordability with reliable performance and easy future maintenance.
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TPO Roofing Protective Barrier

TPO Membrane Roofing for Nashville Buildings Where Flat Sections Demand Heat-Welded, High-Reflectivity Protection.
Many commercial buildings in Nashville combine metal on their pitched sections with TPO on the flat or near-flat areas. TPO is a heat-welded membrane system that forms a continuous waterproof surface over office buildings, retail strips, restaurants, medical facilities, and large multifamily buildings. It’s designed for true flat structures where metal cannot be used, offering high reflectivity to reduce cooling loads during Middle Tennessee summers. TPO assemblies can be part of a Class A fire-rated system and are engineered for ponding resistance, watertight seams, and consistent performance during fast-moving spring storms. Because TPO is lightweight, it’s often the safest choice for older commercial buildings that cannot support heavier materials.
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PVC Single-Ply Roofing

PVC Roofing That’s Built for Nashville’s Rooftop Reality, From Foot Traffic to Ponding Water and Heat.
PVC is a go-to solution for flat and low-slope commercial roofs in Nashville that see frequent foot traffic, ponding water, and lots of rooftop equipment. A reinforced PVC membrane is installed as a single-ply system, typically in 60–80 mil thicknesses, either mechanically attached through the insulation or fully adhered over a cover board for added hail and traffic resistance. Seams are heat-welded, fusing the sheets into a monolithic, water-tight skin that performs on slopes down to ¼:12 when detailed correctly. White reflective PVC helps reduce heat load on big-box retail, offices, schools, and medical buildings across Middle Tennessee, and its chemical resistance makes it especially well-suited for restaurants and facilities with grease vents. Built in Class A fire-rated assemblies and approved for modern wind uplift requirements, a properly installed PVC system lets owners replace aging BUR or mod-bit with a clean, light, code-compliant roof that’s easier to maintain and inspect.
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Modified Bitumen Roof Systems

Modified Bitumen Roofing for Nashville Properties That Need a Redundant, Abuse-Resistant Low-Slope System.
Modified bitumen roofing remains a workhorse for small to mid-sized commercial buildings in Nashville that need a tough, multi-ply asphalt system instead of a single-ply. These roofs are built using SBS or APP modified bitumen sheets in two- or three-ply assemblies over a primed deck or cover board, installed by torch, hot asphalt, cold adhesive, or self-adhered methods depending on the building and safety needs. The result is a thick, redundant membrane with a granulated cap sheet that stands up well to foot traffic, rooftop units, and everyday abuse on low-slope roofs around ¼:12 to 2:12. Modified bitumen is a strong choice for offices, retail strips, churches, and older buildings where owners want something familiar that ties into existing details without a complete redesign. When combined with proper insulation, tapered crickets, and metal edge details, a new mod-bit system gives Middle Tennessee properties a durable, Class A fire-rated roof that feels traditional but meets current performance expectations.
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Commercial Roof Coating Systems

Commercial Roof Coatings for Nashville Buildings That Need More Service Life Without a Full Tear-Off.
Roof coatings are often the most practical way to extend the life of an existing commercial roof in Nashville when the membrane and deck are still structurally sound but showing age. Rather than tearing everything off, we clean and prep the surface, reinforce seams and penetrations with fabric or scrim, and then apply an elastomeric acrylic, silicone, or polyurethane coating in multiple passes to achieve the specified dry film thickness. On metal roofs, coatings help seal fasteners, tighten seams, and stop minor leaks while adding reflectivity and reducing heat gain inside warehouses, shops, and industrial spaces. On aged mod-bit or BUR, coatings can restore weatherability and UV protection, buying years of additional service when a full replacement isn’t in the current budget. Coatings are not a band-aid for failing structures, but when used on the right roofs with proper prep, they give Nashville and Middle Tennessee owners a cost-effective, code-compliant way to improve performance, brighten the roof, and push replacement further down the road.

Important Commercial Metal Roofing Information

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Commercial metal roofs don’t always replace the need for TPO or PVC, flat sections still require membrane roofing.

Most commercial buildings in Nashville aren’t 100% metal or 100% membrane, they’re hybrids. When business owners ask if they can “just make the whole roof metal,” the answer depends on slope. Metal works on 1:12 and up, depending on the system. Anything flatter still needs TPO or PVC. A warehouse, shopping center, or office plaza in Franklin or Brentwood might get standing seam on the pitched front section and TPO on the rear section that is nearly flat. This isn’t a compromise; it’s how commercial roofs are engineered to stay waterproof while balancing cost, drainage, and code requirements.
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A reroof doesn’t always require shutting down operations, a commercial metal work can often be staged around business hours.

Business owners usually ask how much downtime they’ll face. For most commercial metal roofing in Nashville, the answer is: very little. Standing seam and PBR systems can be installed with roofing crews staying outside the building envelope, meaning interior business can continue while the roof work happens above. For retail centers, medical offices, and restaurants, staging plans can shift noisy work to off-hours. For warehouses and industrial spaces, cranes, lifts, and safety zones can be arranged to maintain operations while the roof is upgraded. The goal is always the same: keep your business running while bringing the roof up to code and performance.
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Commercial metal roofing is often more cost-effective over its lifespan than TPO or shingles, but only if the right system is chosen for the building.

Business owners want to know: “Will metal save me money?” Over time, yes, but only when the roof is matched to the building. A mechanically seamed metal roof on a low-slope warehouse in Nashville can last decades longer than shingle or even some membrane systems. For retail centers and multifamily properties, PBR is often a cost-effective choice with quick installs. However, choosing the wrong panel for the slope, like exposed fasteners on a nearly flat roof, will cost more in repairs than it saves upfront. Long-term savings come from correct system selection, minimized leaks, and lower replacement frequency, not from picking the cheapest metal panel available.
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Proper drainage design is critical on Nashville commercial metal roofs

Nashville gets a lot of rain. On commercial metal roofing in Nashville, drainage is the difference between a long-lived system and one that fails early. Wide, low-slope roofs over warehouses, distribution centers, and flex spaces in Brentwood and Franklin need enough internal or external drains, scuppers, and gutters to move heavy Tennessee rain off the building quickly. Mechanically seamed panels must be laid out with the slope and drain locations in mind so water never sits behind ribs or dead-ends at parapet walls. When we evaluate an existing commercial metal roof, we look first at how water actually leaves the building during a storm, then design panel layout, gutters, and downspouts so the system can survive decades of Middle Tennessee rain events.
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Foot traffic and rooftop equipment must be considered in the design

Commercial metal roofing in Nashville is often walked by HVAC techs, electricians, and service personnel, especially on buildings with multiple rooftop units. Standing seam and PBR roofs over retail centers, medical buildings, and offices in Brentwood and Franklin need clear access paths, reinforced panel areas at regular traffic routes, and properly flashed equipment curbs. Ignoring foot traffic leads to dented ribs, damaged seams, and fasteners stepped out of place. We design commercial metal roofs with service access in mind so the roof can be maintained without being slowly destroyed by the people who need to work on it.
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A commercial metal roof can support solar installations if the right mounting system is used.

Standing seam roofs in Nashville are ideal for solar because panels can clamp to the seams with no penetrations, something business owners in Franklin and Murfreesboro ask about constantly. PBR and R-panel buildings can host solar too, but they require engineered mounts that address fastener points. Before adding solar, most commercial properties need a structural evaluation to confirm load capacity.
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Insurance coverage on commercial metal roofing depends on system type, documentation, and whether the assembly meets Nashville’s fire and wind standards.

Most building owners assume insurance treats all commercial roofs the same, but carriers in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin classify metal roofing by assembly, not just panel type. A commercial metal roof must be part of a Class A fire-rated system, meet local ~115 mph wind design, and show proper panel gauge, clip or fastener spacing, and substrate (typically AZ50 Galvalume). If the building uses mechanically seamed standing seam on low slopes or PBR on steeper spans, carriers want to see the manufacturer documentation proving the assembly matches code requirements. For larger warehouses or retail centers, properly documenting these details upfront often reduces claim disputes after hail or wind events because the carrier already knows the system meets code and is installed to spec.
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The biggest long-term cost savings from commercial metal roofing come from reduced replacements, fewer leak disruptions, and lower service expenses, not just the material itself.

Business owners in Middle Tennessee often ask whether a commercial metal roof will “pay for itself.” Over decades, yes, but not because the steel is magical. The savings come from avoidance: avoiding early tear-offs, avoiding interior damage during storms, avoiding tenant disruptions, avoiding frequent membrane repairs, and avoiding mold or HVAC issues caused by chronic leaks. Nashville’s warehouses and retail centers get hammered by heat, humidity, and sudden downpours. A correctly designed standing seam or PBR roof will last 2–3 times longer than a budget membrane roof, meaning fewer capital outlays and fewer operational interruptions over the life of the building. That stability is where the real financial win happens.
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Downtime during a commercial metal roof replacement can be minimized with phased work zones, off-hours scheduling, and exterior-only access.

Commercial owners often fear a roofing project will disrupt operations. In reality, most Nashville commercial metal roofing projects are designed around the business, not the other way around. For retail centers in Franklin or medical buildings in Brentwood, loud work can be scheduled early or late in the day. For warehouses, lifts, cranes, and safety lines can be staged outside loading zones so trucks still operate. Mechanically seamed and PBR systems are installed from the exterior, meaning crews do not need to enter the building. This allows restaurants, clinics, manufacturing floors, and distribution centers to stay open with minimal interruption—something owners don’t realize until they understand how commercial metal roofing is actually installed.
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Wind performance on commercial metal roofing depends more on fastener and clip engineering than the panel profile alone.

Business owners often think “this panel looks stronger,” but wind performance is determined by how the panel is attached, not just its shape. Mechanically seamed standing seam uses floating clips engineered to handle uplift on long spans, ideal for Nashville warehouse roofs near open fields, highways, or hillsides. PBR uses exposed fasteners, which must be spaced correctly and installed into a suitable substrate to meet wind code. In Brentwood and Franklin, where commercial roofs can sit higher above grade, uplift pressure increases, meaning panel gauge (24-ga vs. 26-ga), fastener type (ZAC vs. generic), and clip spacing all matter more than the aesthetic profile. Getting these details right is what keeps a roof on the building when storms move through.
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All crews are local Middle Tennessee metal specialists

Your roof is installed by crews who work full-time in Nashville and the surrounding area, not temporary storm chasers. Our teams know how Tennessee humidity, heat, and sudden storms actually behave on a roof and build details around that reality, not generic “one-size-fits-all” specs.
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Proud Member of the Metal Roofing Alliance

Standing seam, classic panel, and metal shingles are on our schedule day in and day out across Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin. That repetition shows up in straighter seams, cleaner trim, better fastener work, and a finished roof that feels intentional instead of temporary.
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You can find us long after the roof is installed

We have a permanent Nashville presence, A+ BBB rating, and a real track record with Middle Tennessee homeowners. If you need a warranty check, storm evaluation, or help years from now, you’re calling the same company that installed the roof, not chasing down a disappeared crew.
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Google Guaranteed Service Provider

As a Google Guaranteed service provider, our work is vetted beyond reviews alone. Licensing, insurance, and background checks are verified, and customer experiences are monitored over time. It’s an added layer of accountability that reflects how we already operate day to day. Show up prepared, install it correctly, and stand behind the result.
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TVA EnergyRight Preferred Partners Network

Our inclusion in the TVA EnergyRight Preferred Partners Network reflects experience with Tennessee-specific energy standards, roofing assemblies, and integrated systems. From reflective metal roofing to solar-ready detailing, we design roofs that align with regional efficiency goals and real-world performance. It’s not theoretical efficiency. It’s built into the roof itself.
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Nashville Metal Roof Insurance Specialists – Trusted 20+ Years

We’ve worked with Middle Tennessee insurance carriers for over two decades and understand how metal roofing intersects with claims, documentation, and long-term coverage. From hail impact assessments to code-compliant upgrades, we know how to protect both the roof and the homeowner through the process. That experience matters when the paperwork is as important
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The Metal Roofers
935 E Trinity Ln, Ste 3, Nashville, TN 37207
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