AVAILABLE IN ONTARIO THROUGH ROOFNOW™ Professional Supply & Installation
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CANADIAN MANUFACTURER RARE Manufacturing Manufacturing Metal Roofing Since 1993

RARE Metal Roofing Profiles are available through ROOFNOW™ across Ontario. ROOFNOW™ professionally supplies and installs the complete roofing system. RARE products are not offered by ROOFNOW™ as material-only purchases.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About the RARE Metal Roofing Collection

Learn more about the available roofing profiles, colours, Canadian manufacturing, professional installation and how to request your free metal roofing estimate.

Professionally Supplied & Installed by ROOFNOW™

These metal roofing products are not available for material-only purchase. ROOFNOW™ supplies and professionally installs the complete metal roofing system.

What is the RARE Metal Roofing Collection? +

The RARE Metal Roofing Collection features premium Canadian-made metal roofing profiles designed to provide the appearance of traditional roofing materials with the strength, durability and long-term performance of a professionally installed metal roofing system.

What roofing profiles are available? +

The collection includes European Tile, Ironstone Slate, Ironwood Shake and Heavy Shake. Each profile provides its own distinctive architectural appearance.

Can I buy the roofing material without installation? +

No. ROOFNOW™ does not offer these roofing products as material-only purchases. They are available as part of a complete supply-and-install roofing project professionally installed by ROOFNOW™.

Why is professional installation required? +

A complete metal roofing system involves much more than the visible roofing panels. Proper installation includes underlayment, fastening, flashing, valleys, hips, ridges, ventilation, roof penetrations, trims and other important roofing details.

Is the roofing manufactured in Canada? +

Yes. The roofing products in this collection are manufactured in Canada by RARE Manufacturing, established in 1993.

What colours are available? +

Available colours include Coffee Brown, Forest Green, Dark Brown, Charcoal Grey, Terra Cotta, Aged Copper and Carbon Black. Availability may vary depending on profile and project requirements.

Where does ROOFNOW™ provide installation? +

ROOFNOW™ provides professional metal roofing installation services across Ontario. Submit the estimate form below with your property location and project information.

How do I get a free estimate? +

Complete the estimate request form below. Provide your contact information, property address, preferred roofing profile, colour and project information. Your request is free and there is no obligation.

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Professional Metal Roofing Installation Across Ontario

ROOFNOW™ supplies and professionally installs permanent metal roofing systems for homeowners throughout Ontario.

FREE NO-OBLIGATION ESTIMATE

Request Your Metal Roofing Estimate

Tell us about your property and the RARE roofing system you’re interested in. A ROOFNOW™ representative can then contact you about your project.

1 Your Contact Information
2 Property Information
3 Select Your Roofing Profile
4 Select Your Preferred Colour
5 Tell Us About Your Roof

Free, no-obligation estimate. ROOFNOW™ professionally supplies and installs metal roofing systems across Ontario.

RARE METAL ROOFING COLLECTION

What Homeowners Notice About RARE

Distinctive Canadian-made metal roofing profiles combining architectural character, dimensional appearance and the strength of steel.

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“The profile has a substantial, high-end appearance. It looks much more like a traditional roofing material than we expected from steel.”

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“You can immediately see the difference. The panels have a solid appearance that makes the entire roof look strong and permanent.”

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“We wanted something that didn’t have the flat, artificial appearance of some metal roofs. The depth and shape of this profile really stand out.”

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“The finished roof completely changed the appearance of the house. It has the character we wanted together with the confidence of a steel roofing system.”

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“The roof looks extremely well built. The profile gives it a heavier and more substantial appearance than conventional shingles.”

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“We really liked how the steel is formed to create texture and dimension. From the street it gives the home a completely different look.”

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“It has the appearance of a premium architectural roof, but underneath that look is the strength of steel. That combination really impressed us.”

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“The roof feels like it belongs on the house. The profile doesn’t look thin or industrial — it has a strong residential architectural appearance.”

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“The formed profile gives the roof much more character than a typical flat metal panel. It looks strong, detailed and very well finished.”

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“What stood out most was how substantial the roof looks. You get the architectural appearance we wanted without giving up the durability associated with steel.”

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“The roof has incredible visual depth. You can see the shadow lines in the profile and it makes the entire roof look much more expensive.”

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“We were looking for a metal roof that still looked appropriate on a traditional home. The profile gives us exactly that combination.”

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“The steel looks incredibly solid once installed. It gives you the impression that this roof was built to handle serious weather.”

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“The appearance surprised us the most. From the road it doesn’t have that basic sheet-metal look. It has real shape and architectural detail.”

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“The roof immediately made the house look newer and more substantial. The strong profile lines really improve the curb appeal.”

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“We wanted the durability of metal but didn’t want our home to look industrial. This profile gives us the best of both worlds.”

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“The shape of the panels creates a much stronger appearance than ordinary shingles. The roof looks heavy-duty without looking oversized.”

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“It has a really clean finished appearance. The lines are sharp, the profile is dimensional, and the whole house looks more refined.”

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“You can tell immediately that it isn’t a lightweight looking roof. The profile gives the house a permanent, solid appearance.”

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“The combination of the profile shape and steel construction was exactly what we wanted — something attractive, substantial and built for long-term performance.”

CANADIAN-MADE METAL ROOFING RARE Metal Roofing Profiles
AVAILABLE THROUGH ROOFNOW™ Professionally Supplied & Installed Across Ontario

 

 
 
 
RARE INTEGRATED SOLAR ROOFING

Ironwood e-Panel™ Solar Roofing

THE SOLAR PANEL IS PART OF THE ROOF.

The Ironwood e-Panel™ is a photovoltaic roof shingle engineered to integrate seamlessly with the RARE Ironwood Shake roofing system. High-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells capture the sun’s energy while maintaining the appearance and protection of a premium metal roof.

Instead of installing a traditional rack-mounted solar system on top of the roof, Ironwood e-Panels™ are incorporated directly into the roofing system to create a seamless, durable and practically undetectable solar surface.

 
High-Efficiency SolarMonocrystalline silicon solar cells
 
Roof-Integrated DesignBuilt directly into Ironwood Shake
 
UL TestedEngineered and tested for long-term performance
 
Renewable ElectricityGenerate clean power directly from your roof
 
Not solar panels sitting on your roof. Solar technology engineered to become part of the roof itself.
RARE Ironwood e-Panel integrated solar metal roofing system
 
RARE IRONWOOD e-PANEL™
SOLAR + METAL ROOFING
ONE INTEGRATED SYSTEM

Designed to blend directly into Ironwood Shake roofing.

 
INTEGRATED ENERGYRoof + Solar
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INTERLOCKING SYSTEM Hidden fasteners help create a clean, integrated finished appearance.
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MINIMUM 3/12 SLOPE Designed for Ironwood Shake roofing systems with slopes of 3/12 or greater.
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PROTECTED CONNECTIONS Electrical connections are safely enclosed beneath the panels.
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NEW OR EXISTING ROOFS Complements new and currently installed Ironwood Shake panels.
WHY INTEGRATED SOLAR MATTERS

Two Major Home Upgrades. One Roofing System.

Traditional rack-mounted solar panels are often viewed as equipment installed on top of a roof. Ironwood e-Panels™ take a different approach by integrating renewable-energy technology directly into the RARE Ironwood Shake roofing system.

 

A Permanent Home Upgrade

Integrated solar becomes part of the roofing system instead of temporary equipment mounted over the roof surface.

 

Cleaner Curb Appeal

The low-profile integrated design helps preserve the architectural appearance of the Ironwood Shake roof without bulky mounting racks.

 

Renewable Electricity

High-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells capture sunlight and convert it into clean renewable electricity.

 

Roof + Energy System

Homeowners and future buyers see both a durable metal roof and an integrated energy system — two substantial upgrades working together.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SOLAR

Integrated Solar vs. Rack-Mounted Panels

TRADITIONAL SOLAR

Rack-Mounted Panels

× Mounted above the existing roof
× Visible racks and mounting hardware
× Solar system and roof remain separate
× Can visually dominate the roofline
RARE IRONWOOD e-PANEL™

Integrated Solar Roofing

Integrated directly into Ironwood Shake
Hidden-fastener interlocking design
Roof and solar function as one system
Clean, low-profile architectural appearance
RARE IRONWOOD e-PANEL™ SOLAR ROOFING
A ROOF THAT PROTECTS YOUR HOME. AND HELPS POWER IT.

Durable metal roofing and renewable solar energy integrated into one seamless roofing system.

ENGINEERED AS ONE COMPLETE SYSTEM

Solar Technology Designed Into the Roof.

Ironwood e-Panels™ are not conventional solar modules placed over finished roofing. They are engineered to integrate directly with RARE Ironwood Shake panels, allowing the roofing and solar components to work together as one clean, interlocking exterior system.

RARE Ironwood e-Panel integrated solar roofing system
 
IRONWOOD e-PANEL™ Integrated. Interlocking.
Built Into the Roof.
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Seamless Integration

The e-Panel™ is designed specifically to complement Ironwood Shake roofing, creating a low-profile appearance that blends naturally into the surrounding metal roof.

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Interlocking Construction

Each panel integrates into the surrounding roofing system using an interlocking design and hidden fasteners, helping maintain the clean architectural appearance of the roof.

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Protected Electrical Connections

Electrical connections are safely positioned on the underside of the solar panels, protecting critical components from direct exposure to rain, snow, wind and outside elements.

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Built for Ironwood Shake

Ironwood e-Panels™ can complement new or currently installed Ironwood Shake roofing systems where roof slopes meet the required minimum of 3/12.

THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DESIGN

Your solar system should not look like an afterthought.

By integrating solar directly into a permanent metal roofing system, Ironwood e-Panel™ creates a finished roof that combines protection, renewable energy and architectural curb appeal.

 
MORE THAN SOLAR

A Permanent Roof Upgrade. With Energy Built In.

Traditional solar is typically installed as separate equipment over an existing roof. Ironwood e-Panel™ takes a completely different approach. The solar technology integrates directly into the Ironwood Shake roofing system, allowing homeowners to upgrade both their roof and their energy system at the same time.

The result is a cleaner architectural appearance without the bulky look of conventional rack-mounted solar panels. From the street, the system maintains the premium appearance of a metal shake roof while generating renewable electricity from sunlight.

 
Permanent Home Improvement Roofing and renewable energy combined into one major property upgrade.
 
Designed for Curb Appeal Low-profile solar integration preserves the architectural look of the roof.
 
Generate Renewable Energy High-efficiency solar cells turn sunlight into usable clean electricity.
RARE Ironwood e-Panel solar roofing integrated with Ironwood Shake
 
RARE IRONWOOD e-PANEL™
ROOF + SOLAR
Two Major Upgrades.
One Integrated System.
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PROTECT A durable Ironwood metal roofing system protects the home.
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GENERATE Integrated photovoltaic panels generate renewable electricity.
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ENHANCE Low-profile integration helps preserve premium curb appeal.
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UPGRADE Roof and energy improvements are combined into one system.
BUILT-IN VALUE

Buyers See More Than Solar. They See a Better Roof.

When solar is seamlessly incorporated into a durable metal roof, homeowners are not simply adding electrical equipment to their property. They are combining a long-lasting roofing system with renewable-energy technology.

That distinction matters. It creates the appearance of a permanent home improvement rather than temporary equipment attached to the roof.

RARE IRONWOOD e-PANEL™ SOLAR THAT LOOKS LIKE IT BELONGS ON YOUR HOME.

 
 
Home featuring RARE Ironwood roofing and integrated solar technology
 
PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN
IRONWOOD e-PANEL™ Designed for the roof.
Engineered for the elements.

Integrated solar technology backed by a roofing-first approach.

BUILT BEYOND THE LOOK

Solar Roofing Has to Do More Than Generate Power.

A roof is one of the most exposed systems on a home. That means integrated solar cannot be designed as an electrical product alone. It has to function within a roofing environment where water, temperature changes, snow, wind and long-term exterior exposure are part of everyday performance.

Ironwood e-Panel™ was developed around that reality. Its photovoltaic technology is incorporated into a roofing system designed to protect the home while keeping critical electrical connections sheltered beneath the exterior surface.

 
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Roofing-First Engineering

The system is developed around the realities of an exterior roofing environment rather than simply adapting conventional rooftop solar hardware.

 
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Protected Components

Electrical connections are positioned on the underside of the e-Panel™, helping shield critical components from direct exposure to outside conditions.

 
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Made for Exterior Exposure

Integrated roofing components are designed with long-term exterior exposure in mind, where changing Canadian weather conditions are part of the operating environment.

 
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Tested for Long-Term Use

The Ironwood e-Panel™ system has undergone UL testing and approval as part of its development for dependable long-term solar roofing applications.

ENGINEERING CONFIDENCE

Tested Solar Technology. Integrated Roofing Intelligence.

UL Tested & Approved Third-party testing helps validate the system for its intended roofing application.
Connections Beneath the Surface Electrical components are kept away from direct exterior exposure.
Purpose-Built Integration Solar and roofing components are designed to function together.
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RARE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

Start with the roof. Then engineer the solar into it.

That approach changes everything. Instead of asking how solar equipment can be attached to a completed roof, the Ironwood e-Panel™ system begins with the roofing system itself and incorporates energy generation into the architecture.

BUILT AS ROOFING. ENGINEERED FOR ENERGY. Technology above your home should be built to protect it.

 
INTERESTED IN IRONWOOD e-PANEL™?

Start Your Solar Roofing Project.

Tell us a little about your home and roofing project. Our team can review your information and help determine whether the RARE Ironwood e-Panel™ integrated solar roofing system may be a good fit for your property.

Integrated Solar Roofing Solar technology designed directly into the Ironwood Shake roofing system.
New Roof or Existing Ironwood Tell us whether you are planning a new roof or already have Ironwood Shake.
Project Review We can review your roof details, location, project type and solar interest.
Minimum roof slope: Ironwood e-Panel™ applications require an eligible Ironwood Shake roofing system with a minimum roof slope of 3/12.
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