Premium Asphalt and Metal Roofing in Clearfield, PA

Most homeowners spot it before anyone points it out: granules collecting in the gutters, shingle edges curling along the south slope. Neither one is urgent by itself, but together, they mean the roof is close to the end of its run, and the question shifts from “Do I need to replace this?” to “When do I need to call someone?”

Solarshield has been installing metal roofing in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, since 1978. We're a family-owned company based in Altoona, about 45 miles south, and we've worked in Clearfield County long enough to know the homes up here. Let us show you what we can do. 

Why Metal Holds Up in Clearfield County 

Two things wear roofs out fast here. The first is freeze-thaw, which works water into every seam and fastener hole and then expands it. The second is tree cover. Clearfield County is heavily wooded, and shaded north slopes stay damp long enough to grow moss that gets under asphalt shingles and lifts them.

Metal answers both. Standing seam doesn't have exposed fastener holes for water to find, and snow and debris slide off steel instead of settling into it. Plus, moss has nothing to grip.

The tradeoff is this: Metal costs more upfront than asphalt. However, it earns that back over a service life that runs decades longer. Whether the math works depends on how long you're planning to own your house, and that's worth talking through before you settle on a material.

Metal Roofing Systems We Install

Our metal roofs are built from 26-gauge galvanized steel. Lower gauge means thicker steel, and 26-gauge is the residential standard that carries snow load without pushing a project into commercial pricing.

Standing Seam

For standing seam roofs, continuous vertical panels run ridge to eave, locked at raised seams with the fasteners hidden underneath. Nothing penetrates the face of the panel, so there's no opening for water to work its way through the roof surface. It's the profile to choose when you want the longest maintenance-free run a steel roof can give you. 

Metal Shingle and Shake

Metal shingles and shakes use the same steel, shaped to read as a conventional roof from the street. It's the usual answer for an older Clearfield home where a standing seam profile would look out of place next to its neighbors.

Ribbed Panels

Ribbed panels are the most economical steel system we install and the most flexible about what they cover. The same panel that goes on the house goes on a garage or a barn, which makes them a common choice on rural Clearfield County properties with more than one roof to worry about. They use exposed fasteners rather than concealed ones, which brings the cost down.

Stone-Coated Steel

Stone-coated steel finishes a steel panel in a layer of stone granules, which gives the roof the texture and color depth of a premium architectural shingle. From the ground, most people won't identify it as metal at all. Underneath the finish, it performs like the rest of our steel line.

Metal Roofing Warranty Coverage

Every metal roofing installation carries a lifetime manufacturer warranty against cracking and peeling, plus 30-year fade protection. Solarshield backs the installation itself with a separate labor warranty.

Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Clearfield County

Not every homeowner in Clearfield is looking for a metal roof. Asphalt shingles remain one of the most common residential roofing choices in Central Pennsylvania, and when installed well with quality materials, they perform reliably for years. We work with Owens Corning as our shingle partner, giving Clearfield-area residents access to a solid range of styles and colors.

Seamless Gutters

Gutters don't get much attention until they stop working, and by then, evidence usually shows up at the foundation or fascia. We install custom-formed aluminum seamless gutters for Clearfield County homes, meaning the gutter runs as a single continuous piece rather than segments joined together. That construction removes the seams where sectional systems tend to separate and leak over time.

Why Clearfield County Homeowners Choose Solarshield

Since 1978, Solarshield has built its reputation on craftsmanship and straight answers. Dan and Susan Green founded the company, their sons Danny and Randy joined in 2000, and we still treat every project the way we'd treat work on our own homes.

Here's what Solarshield brings to your project:

• More than 40 years of roofing experience

• Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor License PA011783

• Premium Owens Corning roofing products

• Durable 26-gauge galvanized steel metal roofing

• Metal Roofing Alliance affiliation

• Better Business Bureau A+ Rating

• Qualified Remodeler Top 200 Exterior Contractor

• Qualified Remodeler Top 500 recognition

• Personalized in-home consultations

• Altoona showroom with roofing samples and color selections

From your first consultation to your completed installation, we're committed to making your roofing project straightforward and stress-free.

If financing affects your timeline, we can point you to available options. Visit our financing page for details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Clearfield

Does Solarshield serve areas beyond Clearfield?

Yes. We cover a wide stretch of Central Pennsylvania including Bedford, Blair, Centre, and Clinton counties. See all the areas we serve to learn more.

Can Clearfield residents visit a showroom before committing to a roof?

Yes. Our Altoona showroom gives visitors a chance to see product samples in person, compare color and profile options, and review visual renderings before making a final decision. It's worth the trip if you're deciding between metal and asphalt, or if you want to see what different steel profiles actually look like at scale.

Will snow sliding off a metal roof cause problems?

It can, if nothing's managing it. Metal sheds snow in sheets instead of letting it melt off slowly, which is good for the roof and hard on whatever sits below the eave. Where there's an entry door or a driveway in the shed path, we install snow guards that break the release into smaller loads. It's worth settling during the estimate rather than after the first heavy winter. 

Talk to a Roofing Contractor Serving Clearfield County

If you've been putting off a roofing decision, we're straightforward to work with and easy to reach. Call us at 814-944-7878 to talk through what you're seeing with your roof, or get a free quote. Metal roofing, asphalt shingles, seamless gutters—whatever the project, we've been doing this work in Clearfield, PA, long enough to give you a straight answer.