Stone-Coated Steel Roofs in Arlington and DFW

What is stone-coated steel roofing?

Stone-coated steel is a steel roof panel coated to resist rust, then covered with stone granules bonded to the surface. The panels are pressed into shake, tile, shingle or barrel shapes. From the street it looks like a traditional roof, but it is a metal roof that weighs far less than clay or concrete tile.

Because the panels overlap rather than run in one piece from eave to ridge, stone-coated steel behaves differently from standing seam. Our metal roofing hub compares the two at a glance.

Is stone-coated steel right for your home?

It fits homeowners who want a metal roof’s durability with a traditional look, often in neighborhoods or HOAs that discourage exposed-seam metal. It is also a common replacement for heavy tile on framing that was not built for it. It costs more up front than asphalt shingles, so it suits owners staying long term.

When we’d steer you elsewhere

If you want the lowest price for a short stay in the home, a Class 4 asphalt shingle may make more sense. If you want a clean modern look or have a very low slope, standing seam may fit better. We price the options side by side on the same measurements so you can compare.

How does stone-coated steel hold up to DFW hail?

Hail is a major reason North Texas owners choose it. DECRA, for example, lists its stone-coated products as UL 2218 Class 4 and on the Texas Department of Insurance list of products qualifying for impact-resistant roofing credits. Large hail can still knock granules loose and dent panels, so have the roof inspected after storms.

Ratings belong to the tested product, not to the roofer. Here is what one maker publishes for its line, as an example of the paperwork to ask for:

Source: DECRA code compliance sheet, October 2024.

We install stone-coated steel from DECRA and other makers. Whichever product you choose, ask for its impact, fire and wind reports and check that your insurer accepts them.

How is stone-coated steel installed?

Depending on the product, panels go on wood battens or straight onto the roof deck, over underlayment, with fasteners through the panel overlaps. Trim covers ridges, hips, rakes and valleys, and flashing seals walls, chimneys and pipes. Check the maker’s minimum slope; the code minimum for metal roof shingles is 3:12.

That code minimum comes from the 2021 International Residential Code (§R905.4.2). The maker’s own limit for the exact profile governs if it is stricter. Battens add an air space under the panels; direct-to-deck installs sit lower. Your written scope should say which method the product calls for.

Stone-coated steel vs standing seam vs tile

Stone-coated steel gives a traditional look with metal’s light weight and hail ratings. Standing seam gives a clean modern look and suits lower slopes. Clay or concrete tile is the heaviest and needs framing built for it. Ratings belong to specific products, so compare the exact systems quoted, not categories.

Repairs and care

Usually a damaged panel can be repaired. Single panels can be lifted and replaced because panels overlap rather than lock along the full roof. Matching color on an older roof can be harder, so keep a few leftover panels from your install. Ask the maker which touch-up products it offers for small areas of granule loss.

For care, walk only where the maker says, keep valleys and gutters clear because granules wash into gutters over time, and have the roof checked after major hail. Avoid pressure-washing the surface, which can strip granules. If hail has already hit, see our storm damage page.

How a stone-coated steel job with us works

A stone-coated steel job follows four steps, from a free inspection to a final walk-through. Panels and trim are ordered for your roof after you approve the scope. You get the scope, brand, profile, materials and our warranty in writing before any work starts, so there are no surprises on install day.

1. Free inspection. Measure, check deck and framing, and photograph the roof.
2. Written scope. Brand, profile, color, battens or direct to deck, trim and flashing, priced after measuring.
3. Install. Tear-off, deck repairs, underlayment, battens if used, panels, trim and flashing.
4. Walk-through. Photos, and our 5-year workmanship warranty on stone-coated steel work in writing.

Roof Experts, LLC has worked across DFW from our Arlington office since 2017, and we are insured and registered with the City of Arlington. To price stone-coated steel on your house, book a free inspection or call (817) 754-9484.