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Metal siding installed by the same crew that built your metal roof — same manufacturer, same paint system, same warranty. No seams between trades.
We started installing metal siding because our customers kept asking for it. They'd get a standing seam roof from us, then hire a siding company to do the walls — and the siding company would damage our trim, misalign the wall flashing, and void the roof warranty in the process. So we brought siding in-house. Same crew that runs the roof runs the walls. Same manufacturer. Same paint line. Same warranty document.
Nashville occupies a rare climate zone that's hostile to nearly every siding material on the market. The city gets 49 inches of rain per year — 30% above the national average — delivered in punishing spring thunderstorms that drive water sideways into wall systems. Summer brings sustained humidity above 80% and UV exposure that bleaches and degrades paint. Winter brings freeze-thaw cycling that splits wood and cracks fiber cement. And the entire state sits in a Formosan termite zone that turns wood siding into a buffet.
Here's what we see happening to siding materials across Nashville, typically within 10–15 years of installation:
Vinyl siding fades, warps in summer heat, and becomes brittle in winter cold. Impact resistance is negligible — a wind-thrown branch during a spring storm punches right through it. And vinyl is combustible. Nashville's firework culture on the Fourth of July has melted more vinyl siding than anyone wants to admit.
Fiber cement (Hardie board) is better than vinyl but has its own Nashville problem: water absorption at cut edges and nail penetrations. Nashville's rain drives moisture behind the panels, and freeze-thaw cycles crack them from the inside out. The paint warranty is typically 15 years — which means you're repainting a 2,500-square-foot house at year 16 whether it needs structural work or not.
Wood siding is beautiful for about three years in Nashville. Then the humidity wins. Rot, mildew, carpenter bees, and termites attack from every angle. The repainting cycle in Nashville's climate is every 5–7 years — a $6,000–$12,000 expense each time.
Metal siding doesn't rot, doesn't burn, doesn't attract insects, doesn't absorb water, and doesn't need repainting for 40+ years. The PVDF (Kynar 500) paint systems used on premium metal siding panels are the same coatings used on commercial skyscrapers — engineered to resist Nashville's UV, humidity, and thermal cycling without chalking, fading, or peeling.
Tennessee ranks in the top 10 states for termite activity, and Nashville sits squarely in the heavy-activity zone. Subterranean termites cause more structural damage to Nashville homes than storms do. Metal siding provides zero food source and zero entry point — it's the only siding material that makes your walls completely termite-proof without ongoing chemical treatment.
Metal siding isn't one thing. It's a family of profiles that range from rustic farmhouse to downtown-modern — each with its own look, fastener system, and price point. Here's what we install and what each one does best.
The most popular residential metal siding profile in Nashville right now. The vertical lines suit everything from modern farmhouses in Williamson County to new construction in Germantown. Concealed fasteners mean no visible screws — clean lines, no rust streaks, no thermal cycling issues at fastener points.
The premium choice for homes that want roof and wall to read as one continuous surface. When we run standing seam from the ridge down the wall, the transition is seamless — literally the same panel wrapping from roof plane to wall plane. This is the look you see on architect-designed homes in 12South and the Nations.
The most affordable metal siding option and the most versatile. Run it horizontal for a classic agricultural look or vertical for a modern industrial feel. Popular for accent walls, gable ends, wainscoting on lower walls, and outbuildings. The exposed fasteners give it an honest, utilitarian character — this isn't trying to be something it's not.
The most refined metal siding profile available. Flush panels create a smooth, modern surface with only hairline reveal lines visible. This is the look you see on high-end commercial architecture — and increasingly on custom residential builds in Nashville's Gulch and Wedgewood-Houston. Available in steel, aluminum, zinc, and copper for full material flexibility.
For Nashville's historic homes and landmark commercial buildings. Copper wall panels develop a natural verde patina over 1–5 years that's impossible to replicate with paint. We solder all seams and use copper-only fasteners to prevent galvanic corrosion. Commonly used as a feature accent on entries, dormers, and bay windows rather than full-house cladding.
The best of both worlds for homeowners who want the warmth of wood siding without the rot, termites, and repainting. Modern print technology applies multiple layers of ink to steel, creating depth and texture that's remarkably convincing from 10 feet. Available in cedar, barnwood, and weathered wood tones. Nashville HOAs that require "wood-look" siding increasingly accept these panels.
The fastener system matters more on siding than it does on roofing — because walls are at eye level. Every screw is visible. Every rust streak shows. And in Nashville's climate, exposed screws on siding create long-term maintenance problems that most homeowners don't anticipate.
A complete metal siding installation on a typical Nashville home runs $14,000 to $32,000 for steel panels on a 2,000-square-foot exterior. The range is wide because the profile, gauge, paint system, and complexity of your home's architecture all affect price significantly.
Additional cost factors include old siding removal ($1–$2/sq ft), housewrap and insulation ($1–$4.50/sq ft depending on R-value), window and door trim (custom-formed metal trim runs $8–$15/lin ft), and multi-story work requiring scaffolding ($1–$3/sq ft added).
When you install a metal roof and metal siding together, you save in three ways. First, mobilization costs— one crew, one setup, one cleanup instead of two. Second, material ordering— same manufacturer, same color run, volume pricing. Third, and most important,the transition flashing between roof and wall is built as one continuous system instead of two trades trying to meet in the middle. Typical savings: $2,000–$5,000 compared to separate projects.
Every siding material has trade-offs. Here's how metal stacks up against the three alternatives Nashville homeowners actually consider — measured over a 40-year ownership period, which is what matters.
*40-year total includes initial install plus all replacements, repainting, and maintenance over 40 years for a 2,000 sq ft exterior. Vinyl assumes one full replacement at year 20. Fiber cement includes two repaint cycles. Wood includes four repaint cycles and one partial replacement.
The single biggest quality difference between metal siding products has nothing to do with the metal itself. It's the paint. And most siding companies don't explain it because they'd rather sell you the cheaper version.
SMP (Silicone Modified Polyester) is the standard paint finish on economy and mid-range metal panels. It provides decent color accuracy out of the box and is fine for outbuildings, shops, and non-critical applications. But SMP fades noticeably within 10–15 years in Nashville's UV environment, and it chalks — meaning the paint surface degrades into a powdery film that dulls the color and washes off in the rain, leaving streaks on everything below.
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride), sold under the brand names Kynar 500 and Hylar 5000, is the premium paint system used on commercial skyscrapers, hospitals, and architect-specified residential projects. PVDF resists fading, chalking, and chemical degradation for 40+ years. The 35-year fade warranty is real — the color you install is the color you have three decades later.
The cost difference between SMP and PVDF adds roughly15–25% to panel cost— on a $20,000 siding project, that's $3,000–$5,000 more. But SMP siding on a Nashville home will look noticeably faded by year 12, and by year 20, you'll wish you'd spent the extra. We use PVDF as our standard on all residential siding because we don't want our work to look bad in a decade — and neither do you.
Different neighborhoods call for different approaches. Here's what's working — and what HOA boards are approving — across Nashville.
New construction central. Standing seam and board & batten in charcoal, matte black, and dark bronze are the dominant exterior materials on new builds. Mixed-material facades — metal upper story over brick or stone lower — are the signature look. HOAs here generally embrace metal without restriction.
Architect-driven market. Flush panels and standing seam wall panels in contemporary color palettes — zinc gray, weathered copper, warm white. These neighborhoods push design boundaries. Copper accents on entries and dormers show up frequently. The metal-and-wood combination is especially popular.
Modern farmhouse territory. Board & batten in white, black, and sage green dominates new construction south of Nashville. Most HOAs in Williamson County now approve metal board & batten, especially when paired with stone or brick wainscoting on the lower third. Wood-look print steel panels are gaining approval for homeowners who want the farmhouse aesthetic without the maintenance.
Historic and traditional. Full metal siding isn't typical here, but copper wall accents, metal dormers, and standing seam siding on additions are increasingly common. The key is matching the existing architectural vocabulary — copper and zinc work well alongside the stone, brick, and painted wood that define these neighborhoods.
The eclectic corridor. Corrugated metal siding on accent walls, gable ends, and lower wainscoting is popular on renovations and new infill homes. The industrial-meets-residential aesthetic fits East Nashville's character. Mixed siding — corrugated on one plane, board & batten on another — is an East Nashville signature.
No HOA, no restrictions, full creative freedom. Complete metal-clad homes — roof, walls, and trim — are increasingly common on acreage properties. Board & batten and corrugated are both popular. This is where barndominiums and metal-clad custom homes are thriving without the committee approval process.
We measure the full exterior, note window and door locations, inspect the existing wall substrate and sheathing, and discuss profile, color, and material options. If this is paired with a roof project, the siding design is integrated into the roof plan from day one — flashing transitions, trim lines, and color coordination are all resolved before any material is ordered.
Existing siding comes off. We inspect the sheathing underneath for rot, water damage, and structural issues. Damaged sheathing is replaced. Housewrap (weather-resistant barrier) is installed or replaced across the full wall surface — this is the critical moisture layer that keeps bulk water out of the wall cavity.
For homeowners upgrading wall insulation, we install rigid foam board insulation over the sheathing before the metal panels go on. This adds R-value, creates a thermal break between the metal and the wall structure, and eliminates condensation that can form behind metal cladding in Nashville's humid climate. Typical: 1" to 2" polyiso foam, adding R-6.5 to R-13 to the wall assembly.
All window trim, door trim, corner trim, base flashing, and roof-to-wall transition flashing is fabricated and installed before the siding panels go on. This is the step most siding crews rush — and the step that causes the most water problems when done wrong. Every piece of trim is custom-bent on our brake to your exact dimensions. Nothing comes from a shelf.
Siding panels are installed bottom-to-top (horizontal) or left-to-right (vertical), with each panel locked, clipped, or fastened according to the manufacturer's specifications. Concealed-fastener panels are secured with clips that allow thermal movement. Exposed-fastener panels get screws with factory-painted heads and neoprene washers, driven to the correct tension — not too tight, not too loose.
Every penetration — hose bibs, electrical panels, vents, light fixtures — gets proper flashing and sealant. We walk the entire exterior at completion, checking panel alignment, trim joints, sealant lines, and drainage paths. Then we walk it with you.
It depends on the HOA, but approval rates have climbed dramatically in Nashville over the past five years. Board & batten and wood-look print steel panels are the easiest to get approved because they match the aesthetic expectations of most HOA guidelines. We can provide material samples, color chips, and manufacturer spec sheets to submit with your architectural review application — and we've helped dozens of Nashville homeowners navigate the approval process successfully.
Not when properly installed. Metal siding is mounted over sheathing, housewrap, and (in most cases) insulation — the wall assembly behind it absorbs sound. Rain noise on metal siding is comparable to rain noise on fiber cement or vinyl. It's metal roofing, not metal siding, that occasionally generates audible rain noise — and even that is largely a myth with proper underlayment.
Steel siding in 24-gauge or 26-gauge resists all but the most extreme impacts — a baseball bat or a direct hit from large hail. It's substantially more impact-resistant than vinyl or fiber cement. Aluminum siding is softer and can dent from moderate impacts, which is why we recommend steel for all primary facades. For applications where denting is a concern (near driveways, basketball courts, or areas with foot traffic), 24-gauge steel is the right choice.
Oil-canning — the visible waviness in flat metal panels — is a real phenomenon, and it's the number-one aesthetic complaint about metal siding. It's caused by thermal expansion, uneven substrate, and stress from improper installation. We minimize it in three ways: using concealed-fastener systems that let panels float freely, ensuring the substrate behind the panels is dead-flat, and selecting panel profiles (like board & batten or corrugated) that naturally break up the flat surface. On flush panels, we use striations and minor rib profiles specifically designed to reduce visible oil-canning.
In some cases, yes — but we generally don't recommend it. Installing over existing siding hides potential rot, moisture damage, and insect activity in the wall cavity. It also creates an uneven substrate that causes oil-canning and alignment problems. Our standard practice is to remove the old siding, inspect and repair the sheathing, install fresh housewrap, and then install the metal. It costs more upfront but prevents hidden problems from getting worse behind a wall you can't see.
Metal siding consistently appraises higher than vinyl and comparable to or above fiber cement. The key factors: durability (appraisers know metal lasts 40–60 years), maintenance costs (zero repainting), and fire resistance. In Nashville's current market, homes with matching metal roof and siding — especially standing seam or board & batten — command a premium that reflects the long-term value proposition. Buyers see a home they'll never have to re-side.
Yes — and this is one of the strongest reasons to use the same company for both. We source siding panels from the same manufacturers and paint systems we use for roofing. If your roof is a specific manufacturer's "Charcoal Gray," we order siding in the identical color from the same production line. The color, gloss, and texture match is exact — not close, not similar, but exact. A separate siding company ordering from a different manufacturer will never achieve this.
A typical single-story Nashville home takes 5–10 working days from old siding removal through final trim. Two-story homes or complex architectures with many corners, dormers, and custom trim run 10–15 working days. When bundled with a metal roof project, siding typically adds 4–7 days to the total project timeline, since the crew is already mobilized and the trim transitions are built concurrently.
Absolutely. While the best results come from doing roof and siding together, we install metal siding as a standalone service for homeowners who already have a roof they're happy with. We'll coordinate our wall flashing with your existing roofing system to ensure a proper weather transition. If your roof was installed by another company, we inspect the roof-to-wall junction and address any flashing issues as part of the siding installation.
We strongly recommend adding rigid foam insulation between the wall sheathing and the metal panels. It serves three purposes: it adds R-value to the wall assembly (reducing energy costs), it creates a thermal break that prevents condensation behind the metal in Nashville's humid summers, and it provides a smooth, flat substrate that reduces oil-canning. Cost: $1–$4.50 per square foot depending on thickness and R-value. It's one of the highest-return upgrades you can make during a siding project.
We'll measure your exterior, walk you through profiles and colors, and give you a number that includes everything from teardown to trim.