exterior cladding
Metal standing-seam siding
Vertical-panel metal siding with raised seams between panels. Modern industrial aesthetic; long service life. Common in modern, mountain, and barndominium styles.
Cost tier
PREMIUM
Cost / sqft
$9–$18
Install
specialty
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
50+ year service life; significant cost premium over fiber cement but recoupable in lifecycle. Specialty installer required.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, satin, high-gloss
- Color range: galvalume, matte black, charcoal, weathered steel, any custom Kynar finish
- Pattern: 1.5" standing seam, snap-lock, ribbed
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Code notes
Class A fire rating. Wind-uplift rating required in hurricane-prone regions.
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: metal, modern, industrial, barndominium