Roofing Systems
Stone-Coated Steel Roofing
Stone-coated steel gives you a metal roof that does not read as metal from the street. Panels are pressed into a shingle, shake, or tile shape and surfaced with stone granules.
What this material is
A coated steel panel is stamped into profile, then finished with an adhered layer of stone granules. The result is a metal system with a textured, matte surface rather than the sheen of a painted panel.
Properties and applications it may suit
- Homes where the owner wants a metal system with a traditional appearance
- Neighborhoods where a bare metal panel would look out of place
- Structures that cannot carry the weight of concrete or clay tile but want a similar profile
- Roofs where the pitch and framing suit the system, which we verify on site
Appearance and customization
- Shingle, shake, and tile profiles depending on the product selected
- Matte, granulated texture rather than a painted metal sheen
- Color is in the granule layer, so the surface reads closer to asphalt or tile than to steel
- Hip, ridge, and trim pieces are supplied as part of the system
Installation considerations
- Installation follows the panel manufacturer's method, which differs from both shingle and standard metal roofing
- Attachment may be to battens or directly to decking depending on the system
- Layout, overlap, and trim details are specific to the product and are not interchangeable between systems
- We review the deck and framing before recommending a panel system
Maintenance considerations
- Keep valleys and gutters clear so granules and debris are not held on the roof
- Avoid foot traffic on the panels; ask us to inspect after a storm
- Have penetrations, trims, and roof-to-wall details checked periodically
- Report any dented or displaced panel promptly so it can be addressed
Common questions
- Is stone-coated steel noisy in rain?
- It sits over decking with underlayment beneath it, and the granulated surface is not a bare metal panel, so it does not behave like an uninsulated barn roof. What you hear in a given home depends on the decking, attic, and insulation.
- How is it different from a standing seam roof?
- Both are metal. Standing seam uses long panels with concealed seams and a modern look. Stone-coated steel uses shorter formed panels with a granulated, traditional appearance, and it installs differently.
- Does the visualizer show stone-coated steel?
- No. The roof visualizer currently supports asphalt shingle product lines only. We will show you physical samples for stone-coated steel.
Talk through stone-coated steel on your property
We will look at your roof, explain what the system would involve here, and answer your questions before you decide.
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