Aluminum Roof Installation for Gulf Coast Homes
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum roofing installed by a veteran-owned contractor serving New Orleans, the North Shore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Key takeaways
TyMar Exterior installs aluminum roofing for New Orleans and Gulf Coast homes. Because aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant and never rusts, it is one of the best-suited metal roofing materials for coastal, salt-air, and high-humidity conditions.
- Naturally rust- and corrosion-resistant — a strong fit for coastal, salt-air Gulf Coast homes
- Lightweight metal roofing that puts less load on your home's structure
- Built to stand up to hurricane-force wind and heavy Gulf Coast rain
- 40 to 70 year lifespan with far less upkeep than asphalt in the heat and humidity
- Free, no-obligation estimate for your home
Aluminum Roofing Experts
When you're investing in a new aluminum roof, you want a system that makes sense for coastal weather and long-term durability. At TyMar Exterior, we install aluminum roofing with precision craftsmanship and guidance tailored to Gulf Coast homes.
Whether you're building new or replacing an outdated roof, we help you compare aluminum roofing options, understand the tradeoffs, and move forward with a free estimate and clear next steps.
Our most popular systems include:
- Standing Seam: The premium option for hurricane and wind protection, with fewer exposed fasteners and a cleaner roofline.
- Metal Shingle: A lifetime warranty and hurricane protection with traditional curb appeal.
- R-Panel: A practical way to get metal roof durability at a more budget-friendly price.
We'll help you select the best panel type, color, and finish to match your home's style — and your budget.
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Whether you need a metal roofing estimate for a metal shingle roof, standing seam metal roof, or R-panel metal roof, our team will help you choose an option that fits your home, budget, and long-term protection goals.
“Tyler Martin was incredibly honest and upfront from the start. He walked me through every step of the process, and his crew did an outstanding job installing our standing seam metal roof.”
AJ Palmisano, Kenner, LA
What happens next?
Why aluminum roofing for Gulf Coast homes
The biggest reason homeowners choose aluminum is corrosion. Aluminum does not rust the way steel can — instead of corroding, it forms a thin, self-protecting oxide layer at the surface. Along the New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf Coast, where salt air and humidity never really let up, that resistance is a real, practical advantage for a roof you expect to last for decades.
Aluminum is also lightweight, so it puts less load on your home's structure, and it pairs naturally with standing seam systems. The honest tradeoff is cost: aluminum usually carries a higher material price than galvanized or Galvalume steel. For homes close to the water — or for owners who want the longest-lasting, lowest-maintenance option — that added cost often pays for itself over the life of the roof.
TyMar Exterior is a veteran-owned contractor serving New Orleans, the North Shore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We help homeowners weigh aluminum against other metal roofing options for their home, budget, and how long they plan to stay — then back it with a free, no-obligation estimate and straightforward guidance, not a sales pitch.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
A Premium Metal Roof With Fewer Exposed Leak Points
Standing seam is the premium metal roofing option for homeowners who want hurricane, tropical-storm, and high-wind protection with a clean roofline and fewer exposed screws.
Fewer exposed fasteners means fewer weak spots where wind and rain can loosen seals over time. One of our experts will walk you through whether standing seam is worth the higher upfront investment for your home, roof shape, budget, and how long you plan to stay.
Our Standing Seam Roofs Come With:
- Hurricane Protection: Built to help protect your home during hurricanes, tropical storms, and high wind
- Fewer Leak Points: Hidden fasteners leave fewer exposed screw holes for rain to find
- High Wind & Hail Resistance: Built for Gulf Coast storm conditions, wind, and heavy rain
- Extreme Durability: A long service life can help you avoid repeated asphalt replacements
- Energy Efficiency: Reflective finishes can help reduce heat entering the home
- Low Maintenance: Less ongoing upkeep than shingles that can curl, crack, or lose tabs
- Sleek Appearance: Clean vertical lines can make the roof look more finished and high-end
Metal Shingle Roofing
Traditional Roof Looks With Metal Roof Protection
Classic metal shingles are for homeowners who want a lifetime warranty and hurricane protection without giving up the look of shingles, shakes, or slate.
TyMar helps you compare the warranty, look, cost, and long-term protection of metal shingle systems. Interlocking panels help the roof stay tighter in wind-driven rain, while durable metal construction helps reduce worries about curling, cracking, and repeated replacement cycles.
Our Metal Shingle Roofs Are:
- Backed by a lifetime warranty that one of our experts will explain during your estimate
- Built to help protect your home during hurricanes and tropical storms
- Built for a longer replacement cycle than asphalt shingles
- Designed to stay tighter against wind and wind-driven rain
- Made to reduce maintenance from rot, curling, splitting, and cracking
- Available in styles and colors that protect curb appeal
R-Panel Metal Roofing
Metal Roof Durability At A More Practical Price
R-Panel is a good fit when you want the strength and long life of metal roofing but need to keep the project more budget-conscious than standing seam.
The fasteners are visible on this system, so it is not the same premium leak-resistant design as standing seam. The tradeoff is lower cost, durable performance, and a straightforward look that works well for many homes, shops, barns, and outbuildings.
Our R-Panel roofs are:
- Budget-Friendly: A lower upfront price than many premium metal roof systems
- Tough and Long-Lasting: Can last decades when installed and maintained correctly
- Easy to Install: A simpler install can help keep project cost and timeline under control
- Versatile Look: Works for homes, shops, garages, barns, and other practical buildings
- Resistant to Wind and Moisture: Built to shed Gulf Coast rain and handle tough weather
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