Decra Stone-Coated Steel Roof Replacement in Allen, TX

The Situation

A homeowner in Allen had a lot of roof damage after a storm, including one especially large gash in the roof where it looks like something may have been flying through the air and hit it.

What was it? A tree branch? A trampoline? A cow? This isn’t the 1996 film Twister, so it’s probably safe to assume it wasn’t a cow.

Bottom line, this roof needed to be replaced, so once it was approved by insurance, we got to work.

The Scope of Work

The stone-coated steel this roof was made of is different to remove and install than a shingle roof, but that isn’t a problem for Concord Roofing & Construction. We got the old roof off, inspected the decking for any needed repairs, then installed the new roof in just a few days.

What Is Stone-Coated Steel Roofing?

Stone-coated steel is a layered roofing material. The base is a steel panel, and crushed stone granules are bonded to its surface with an acrylic coating and then sealed in. The granules give the roof a textured, natural finish, and they take the wear from sun, rain, and hail instead of the metal underneath.

Rather than going on one shingle at a time, it goes on in large interlocking panels pressed into profiles that look like shingles, wood shake, or clay tile. The roof on this home has a tile profile. Decra is one of the best-known makers, and several other manufacturers produce similar roofs.

Because the panels are fastened and flashed differently than shingles, and an old roof of this type has to come off differently too, it pays to have a crew that has worked with the system. Our metal roofing page covers the basics.

Why Homeowners Choose a Roof Like This

• The tile look without the weight. Clay and concrete tile is heavy, and switching to it can mean confirming the roof structure can carry the load. Stone-coated steel panels weigh a fraction as much, so a tile look is possible on more homes.
• Storm performance. The roof is steel underneath, so it doesn’t crack or shatter the way brittle materials can, and the large interlocking panels stand up well to high wind. Many stone-coated steel products carry a Class 4 impact rating, the top rating in the UL 2218 hail test, but ratings vary by product, so check the specific profile. Our guide to impact ratings explains what the classes mean.
• Fire resistance. Steel doesn’t burn, and these roofs commonly carry a Class A fire rating, the highest available.
• Color and style choices. A range of colors and profiles makes it easier to match the roof to the house, as the homeowner did here.
• Possible insurance savings. Some insurers discount roofs with a Class 4 rating. Policies differ, especially on cosmetic damage to metal, so ask your agent before you decide.

The tradeoff is cost: stone-coated steel costs more up front than asphalt shingles. For a home where a storm has already damaged the roof, it’s worth pricing both options.

The Result

A brand-new roof has this home looking its best again, and the homeowner even got to choose a different color to fit the house better.

If a storm has damaged your roof, see how our storm restoration process works.