Completed: June 2026
Location: Cloudland Road, Powell, TN 37849
Budget-Friendly Metal Roof Replacement in Powell TN
A Powell, TN homeowner had lived with an aging shingle roof for years. Granule loss and algae streaking had taken over the surface, a few spots on the decking had gone soft, and leaks had started showing up around a vent pipe. She’d been thinking about a replacement anyway, and a tip from a coworker who’d used Smith Roofing pushed her to finally call.
The look of metal roofing had caught her eye before, so on a whim she asked her estimator for a quote on both shingles and metal. Once she learned how affordable metal could be, the decision was easy. She went with 29-Gauge Apex steel panels in Forest Green, a color that kept the same look as her old shingles and matched the home’s existing accent colors.
The crew started with a full tear-off of the old shingles, replaced a few of the soft, damaged deck boards with new OSB, and rolled out new self-adhered synthetic underlayment for a water-tight seal under the metal. Lastly came the beautiful green Apex panels, an option with a look similar to standing seam but on the budget-friendly end of the scale. Because the roof itself was a simple, uncomplicated design with few obstructions, the whole project, tear-off to final panel, wrapped up in a single day.
The homeowner ended up with a metal roof that’s more durable, better looking, and priced within her budget.
Project Specifications & Additional Upgrades
- Primary Roofing Material: 29-Gauge Apex Steel panel Roofing System in Forest Green.
- Underlayment: MSA QUIK-Stick SAS high-temp ice and water shield
- Flashing: new pipe boots for all roof penetrations
Dedicated Project Manager: Jonathan Skiles
“Felt very informed from beginning to end. Had all my questions answered prior to the work being done. Very easy to work with. Project manager Jonathan kept me updated and my new roof looks wonderful!”
— T. W.
Verified Google review, June 2026
Project FAQs
Q: How long did the roof replacement take?
A: The full project, including tear-off, deck repair, and installation, was completed in one day. The home’s simple roof layout and lack of major obstructions kept the timeline short.
Q: Why did she pick green for the panel color?
A: She wanted to keep the same green tone as her old shingles, since it matched the home’s existing accent colors. She chose Forest Green Apex panels with a low-profile striated finish.
Q: Why did the homeowner switch from shingles to metal?
A: Her old shingle roof had heavy granule loss, soft decking, and a leak near the vent pipe. She’d always liked the look of metal roofing, and after getting a quote on both shingles and metal, she found metal was more affordable than expected, so she went with 29-Gauge Apex steel panels.
Are you considering metal roofing to replace your old shingles?
If your Powell home needs a new roof and you want to compare metal vs. shingle pricing, schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.