Vera's Roofing
What you may see
Start with the part of the roof you're thinking about.
A lot of metal and copper work is about edges, transitions and how the roof looks, not just a full new roof.
What this service covers
What we handle on metal and copper jobs.
We install metal panels, ridges and eaves and plan alignment and water control at exposed edges. We also install copper flashing at walls, chimneys and transitions. We install 5-V, Multi-Rib and standing seam. For painted metal panels, we recommend 26-gauge minimum for wind and corrosion resistance.
Good fit for: Coastal homes, porches, additions, rentals, business properties, brick homes, and owners who want crisp finished details at exposed edges and transitions.
Why it matters: Metal gives a home a sharp coastal look, and careful edges and transitions help it stand up to wind and salt air. Good flashing protects the joints most likely to leak, where the roof meets brick, walls or metal.
Planning helper
Metal, copper, or a broader roof plan.
Some jobs are just one detail. Others fold metal or copper into a bigger repair or replacement.
Keep it to one detail when: The rest of the roof is sound and one edge, transition or flashing run is the problem.
Plan the whole roof when: There are mixed materials, widespread wear or a full surface change, so the metal or copper work should be planned with the rest of the roof.
What to send
What to send for a metal or copper review
A short note is enough to start. Photos help if they show the problem.
- Town and property type
- Whether the concern is full metal planning, a local metal detail, or copper flashing
- Photos of the roofline, edge, wall joint or transition, if you can take them safely
- Notes on mixed materials if the roof has more than one surface
Questions
Metal and copper questions.
Do you only install full metal roofs?
No. We do full metal roofs and smaller metal and copper details, depending on what the property needs.
Why call out copper separately?
Copper often goes at visible joints that are prone to leaks, so it has to keep water out and look good doing it.
Is metal always better than shingles near the coast?
Not always. It depends on the building, slope, details, budget and what you want. We'll help you compare the options.
Can metal and copper work be part of a larger replacement?
Yes. On mixed roofs, we often plan the metal, copper and shingle or membrane areas together.
What should I send for a metal or copper review?
Your town and property type, what kind of metal or copper work you're after, safe photos if you have them, and a note if the roof has more than one material.
What metal roof options do you install?
We install 5-V, Multi-Rib and standing seam. For painted metal panels, we recommend 26-gauge minimum for wind and corrosion resistance.
Areas we serve
Metal roofing and copper flashing across Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
We do metal roofing and copper flashing in the Brunswick and New Hanover County towns listed below and in the unincorporated communities of both counties. Choose your town below, or see our Brunswick County and New Hanover County roofing pages or the full list of towns and communities.
Brunswick County
Bald Head Island
Belville
Boiling Spring Lakes
Bolivia
Calabash
Carolina Shores
Caswell Beach
Holden Beach
Leland
Navassa
Northwest
Oak Island
Ocean Isle Beach
Sandy Creek
Shallotte
Southport
St. James
Sunset Beach
Varnamtown
Plus unincorporated communities including Supply, Winnabow, Ash, Longwood, Grissettown and Boone’s Neck. All Brunswick County places.
New Hanover County
Plus Castle Hayne, Ogden, Porters Neck, Murrayville, Myrtle Grove, Masonboro and Monkey Junction. All New Hanover County places.
Have a metal or copper question?
Request a metal or copper detail inspection.
Tell us your town, property type and the edge, transition or metal area you want us to look at.