What stone-coated steel is
Each panel is steel with a corrosion-resistant metallic coating, finished with an acrylic base coat and a layer of ceramic-coated stone granules. The panels are pressed into the shape of traditional roofing, so from the street the roof reads as tile, shake or shingle. Up close, it is a metal roof.
Styles we install
- Shake profiles that look like split cedar, without the rot or fire risk
- Barrel vault tile with the classic Spanish S-curve
- Tuscan and Italian tile profiles for Mediterranean-style homes
- Shingle profiles that match the look of a standard architectural roof
Why homeowners choose it
- Weighs a fraction of clay or concrete tile, so most homes need no added structural support
- Many products carry the highest impact rating for hail (UL 2218 Class 4) and high wind ratings
- Class A fire rating
- Manufacturer warranties far longer than asphalt shingles, often transferable when you sell
- The stone finish hides the metal look and softens rain noise
Cost compared with other roofs
Stone-coated steel costs more up front than asphalt shingles and usually less than real clay tile or slate. Because it can last several asphalt roofs’ lifetimes, the cost per year is often lower. We will price stone-coated steel and asphalt side by side so you can compare.
