From Roofing to Gutters: The Many Uses of Metal Coil

Written By Jason Wimette

When most people think of metal roofing, they picture a barn or a sleek modern home. But McElroy Metal's product line extends well beyond the roof deck. For Vermont contractors and builders, understanding the full range of applications means offering clients a more complete solution — one built to perform for decades in one of New England's most demanding climates.

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

Standing seam is the flagship application for McElroy Metal slit coil. The interlocking panel system creates a watertight surface that handles Vermont's toughest conditions.

  • Sheds heavy snow loads and resists ice damming

  • Handles dramatic freeze-thaw cycles that destroy conventional roofing

  • Lasts 40–70 years with minimal maintenance — far outlasting asphalt shingles

Gutters

The same coil that forms standing seam panels can be roll-formed into a full suite of trim and accessories:

  • Gutters and fascia

  • Rake and eave trim

  • Ridge cap and other architectural components

When your trim and roof panels come from the same coil, you get a color match that holds up over time. The paint systems are identical, weathering stays consistent, and you're not chasing a close-enough match from a different supplier years down the road.

Agricultural Buildings

McElroy Metal's Galvalume® finish coil is ideal for Vermont's working buildings. It's a go-to for:

  • Barns and livestock buildings

  • Equipment sheds and storage facilities

  • Wall cladding and soffits on agricultural structures

Galvalume® combines steel's structural strength with an aluminum-zinc alloy coating for excellent corrosion resistance — even in high-humidity environments.

What ties every application together is the quality of the base material. McElroy Metal is recognized nationally for consistent manufacturing, reliable availability, and long-term warranties. When Vermont contractors source through The McGarvey Group, they're working with material specifically chosen to perform in this climate — and a local team ready to help specify the right profile, finish, and components for each job.

Whether you're roofing a farmhouse, cladding a barn, or trimming out a commercial build — McElroy Metal coil handles it all.

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Jason Wimette