# Metal roofing in Hardin Valley, TN, matched to your roof's pitch, look and budget

> Metal roofing in Hardin Valley, TN from the Mobley Brothers Knoxville office: new metal roofs, metal roof repair, fastener replacement, and commercial metal.

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Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation (Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation LLC) is a family-owned and veteran-owned roofing and renovation contractor founded in 2007 by brothers Mike and David Mobley, with offices in Lebanon (112 Tirzah Street, Lebanon, TN 37087, (615) 455-3131) and Knoxville (10440 Laurel Pointe Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931, (865) 205-0800). Tennessee contractor license 59116. GAF Master Elite residential contractor, GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor, HAAG Certified Inspector (residential), certified FORTIFIED Roof installer, BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. Google rating 4.9 from 94 reviews (Lebanon) and 4.9 from 286 reviews (Knoxville). Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week; Calls answered or returned day or night.

Thinking about metal, or fighting a leak on the metal roof you already have? Metal roofing in Hardin Valley, TN is something our Knoxville office handles from right here in the valley.

Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation installs and repairs metal roofs on homes and commercial buildings across East Tennessee. Mike Mobley runs our Knoxville office from his home in Hardin Valley, and his metal crews work throughout Knox County and the surrounding area. The first question we ask is not which color you like. It is whether your roof is steep enough for the system you have in mind, because that decides which kinds of metal will keep water out.

From there it comes down to the look you want and what you want to spend, and we will walk you through both honestly.

## Metal roofing Hardin Valley homeowners can check out first

A metal roof is a long-term decision, so it is fair to ask who will stand behind it. We have been roofing in East Tennessee since 2007, and our Knoxville office has 286 Google reviews at a 4.9 average, including customers who called us for metal roof leaks.

We are a GAF Master Elite residential contractor and a GAF GoldElite Commercial contractor, a certified FORTIFIED Roof installer, and our team includes a HAAG Certified Inspector for residential roofs. We hold Tennessee contractor license 59116, both offices are BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, and we are family-owned and veteran-owned. You can verify the license and the BBB rating yourself before we ever set foot on your roof.

## Metal roofing services we provide

### New metal roof installation

We install exposed fastener panels, metal shingles, and standing seam on homes and other buildings. Every job gets an electronic written proposal with the panel type, the color, the trim, and the scope, so you can compare it line by line.

### Metal roof repair

Most metal roof leaks come from a handful of places: worn screws and washers, open seams, pipe boots, and flashing where the metal meets a wall, chimney, or porch. We find which one it is, fix it, and replace damaged decking under it if the leak has been running a while.

### Switching from shingles to metal during a remodel

Sometimes a new metal roof is part of a bigger change. On one recent project, a homeowner wanted a home office at one end of the house. The plan called for new gables framed front and back, large windows and a French door, new siding, and then our metal crew running standing seam over the new roofline once the framing was done. Because we are a roofing and renovation company, it is one plan with one team coordinating it.

### Commercial metal and metal retrofits

We install commercial standing seam metal, and on ribbed metal buildings that leak but are structurally sound, we can add rib filler and cover the metal with a TPO or EPDM membrane instead of tearing it off.

## Exposed fastener, metal shingles, or standing seam: how we help you choose

Mike Mobley explains the choice this way. Start with the roof: is it steep enough to shed water quickly? If it is, an exposed fastener roof is a sound, economical option. If the roof is lower, or you want a higher-end look, metal shingles or standing seam are the way to go. Standing seam costs more and takes longer to install, but it is the better roof, and some customers who start out pricing exposed fastener end up choosing it.

| System | Best fit | Tradeoffs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exposed fastener panels | Roofs steep enough to shed water well | Most economical; screws are exposed to the weather, so the fastener you choose matters |
| Metal shingles | Lower slopes, or homes where you want a shingle look in metal | A higher-end option than exposed fastener panels |
| Standing seam | Lower slopes or a premium look; no exposed screws in the field | Costs more and takes more time to install |

## Why fasteners matter on an exposed fastener metal roof

On an exposed fastener roof, every screw goes through the panel, and a rubber washer is what keeps water out of each hole. On ordinary screws that washer sits in the sun. Ultraviolet light and weather break it down, the washer shrinks and cracks, and the roof starts leaking at the screws. Fixing that means going back over the roof and replacing screws, which is time-consuming work.

That is why we install ZXL screws on our exposed fastener roofs. The ZXL has a cap that completely covers the washer, protecting it from the sun. The ones we have installed are still fairly young, but we have not had to replace any of them yet.

David Mobley sees a related problem all the time in Middle Tennessee: barn metal bought at the co-op and nailed or screwed down without the right fasteners, and now leaking. Whatever the building, a metal roof with fastener problems can often be saved with new screws, sealed seams, and a few replaced panels, and we will tell you when it cannot.

## Crickets, chimneys, and the details that keep metal dry

When water running down a roof hits a chimney, a column, or a wall head on, it has nowhere to go but in. A cricket is a small triangular ridge built behind that obstruction to split the water and send it around both sides. On shingles, crickets are routine. In metal, they are hard to build well, and that is where a lot of metal roof leaks come from.

David Mobley tells the story of a church in Nashville with large columns around the outside. Another company had run the metal straight into the columns and tried to flash the water off. The owners expected a simple leak repair. We matched the metal, cut crickets in behind the columns, and flashed back up underneath the existing panels to carry the water around them. It is the kind of detail work we take just as seriously on a Hardin Valley porch roof.

## Metal roofing for Knoxville and Hardin Valley homes

Our metal crews stay busy across the Knoxville office's service area. Recent jobs include standing seam installations in Maryville and Louisville, new metal roofs in Clinton and Lenoir City, a metal panel roof with board and batten siding and gutters in Clinton, sealed seams on a metal panel roof in Maryville, and screw and pipe boot repairs with decking replacement on a metal roof in Powell (see metal roof repair and installation in Powell). We have also quoted and repaired metal roofs in Friendsville, Kingston, Loudon, and Harriman.

From our office in Hardin Valley, we serve Hardin Valley, Karns, Farragut, Oak Ridge, Powell, Heiskell, Clinton, Knoxville, and the rest of our East Tennessee communities. Hardin Valley itself is unincorporated Knox County.

## How soon should you call about a metal roof?

Sooner than most people do. Metal hides water well; it can run along the underside of a panel and rot the decking or framing long before a stain shows inside. Call us if you notice any of these.

- Water stains or damp spots under a metal roof, especially near screws or seams
- Screws with cracked, shrunken, or missing washers
- Rust streaks around fasteners or at panel laps
- A porch or low section where the metal meets a wall and leaks in heavy rain
- Loose or lifted trim and flashing after wind
- Soft spots when walking the roof, or sagging between rafters

## Get a straight answer on metal roofing in Hardin Valley, TN

For metal roofing in Hardin Valley, TN, call our Knoxville office at (865) 205-0800. We are open 24 hours, seven days a week, and calls are answered or returned day or night.

We offer free estimates, and financing is available upon credit approval. We will tell you which metal system your roof can take, what it involves, and whether repairing your current roof makes more sense. Repair when we can, replace when we should.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is my roof steep enough for exposed fastener metal?

We check that first on every metal job. Exposed fastener panels work well on roofs steep enough to shed water quickly. On lower slopes, water moves more slowly across the panels and the exposed screws become a weak point, so we usually recommend metal shingles or standing seam instead. We will measure the pitch and give you a straight answer before you pick a color.

### Do you repair metal roofs installed by other companies?

Yes, regularly. Many of our metal repair calls are on roofs someone else installed, including homes with leaking porch sections. We find the source, which is often worn screw washers, open seams, or missing crickets and flashing, and fix it. If the roof is not worth repairing, we will say so and explain why.

### Can you match the color of my existing metal roof for a repair?

Usually, yes. When we replace panels or trim, we look for metal that matches the color and profile of what is on the roof. On older roofs the paint may have faded, so new metal can look slightly brighter at first. We will show you the options and tell you what to expect before the repair.

### Why does an older metal roof start leaking at the screws?

Because the washers wear out. Each exposed screw seals its hole with a rubber washer, and on ordinary screws that washer sits in the sun. Ultraviolet light and weather break it down until it no longer seals. The fix is to replace the screws, which takes time on a large roof. On our own exposed fastener installs we use ZXL screws, which cap the washer to protect it.

### Can you add a metal roof as part of a remodel or addition?

Yes. Because we also do framing and siding, we can build new gables or a roof over an addition and finish it in metal. One recent remodel called for new gables front and back, large windows, a French door, and standing seam run over the new roofline once the framing was done. We plan the roofing and carpentry together so the details line up.

### Do you install metal roofing on commercial buildings in Knox County?

Yes. We install commercial standing seam metal, and for ribbed metal buildings that leak but are still structurally sound, we can install rib filler and cover the old metal with a TPO or EPDM membrane. Our commercial foreman evaluates those jobs, and we hold GAF GoldElite Commercial recognition.

### What does your metal roof proposal include?

You get an electronic written proposal with the terms, the metal system, the color, and the scope of work, including trim and flashing. If we might find damaged decking once the old roof is off, the proposal states that possible cost up front. If you want a fully itemized list of materials, ask and we will provide it.

## What customers say

- "We had water damage under our metal roof and were able to get him out quickly to assess. Not only that, but they were quick to schedule our fix and walked us through the steps needed." (Nicole Cerveny, Google review)
- "We had a metal roof that was put on by another company, I will mention. The front porch leaked liked crazy and would ruin the framing if not fixed properly. His foreman came out inspected the roof and Mike contacted me with a fair reasonable price and matched the color." (Arthur Rogers, Google review)
- "We had a new roof installed. New fascia boards with metal wrapping and complete new gutters installed. Mike's group of guys were outstanding. The done the complete job in just 3 days. Great work totally satisfied. Thanks" (David Adams, Google review)

## References

- Metal Construction Association: https://www.metalconstruction.org/
- FORTIFIED Home: https://fortifiedhome.org/
- National Roofing Contractors Association: https://www.nrca.net/
- Tennessee license verification: https://verify.tn.gov/
- Knox County Codes Administration and Enforcement: https://www.knoxcounty.org/codes/
- Knox County, Tennessee: https://www.knoxcounty.org/

## Contact

- Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation of Lebanon: 112 Tirzah Street, Lebanon, TN 37087. Phone (615) 455-3131.
- Mobley Brothers Roofing & Renovation of Knoxville: 10440 Laurel Pointe Lane, Knoxville, TN 37931. Phone (865) 205-0800.
- Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls answered or returned day or night.
- Contact page: https://www.mobleybros.com/contact-us/