STAMPED MODULAR METAL TILES
Metal Shingles: Stone-Coated Steel, Slate & Tile Profiles
Metal shingles (including stone-coated steel and stamped aluminum tiles) combine the 50+ year durability, Class A fire rating, and lightweight benefits of metal with the traditional aesthetic of architectural shingles, clay tiles, or hand-split wood shakes. Installed costs range from $9.00 to $15.00 per square foot ($900 to $1,500 per square).
Metal Shingles at a Glance
- Installed Cost Range: $9.00 to $15.00 per sq ft ($900 to $1,500 per square).
- Expected Lifespan: 50+ years (transferable lifetime warranties).
- Interlocking Design: Panels interlock horizontally and vertically with concealed fasteners, resisting wind up to 120–140 mph.
- Weight: 120 to 160 lbs per square (85% lighter than natural clay tile or slate).
Types of Metal Shingle Systems
- Stone-Coated Steel (Decra, Westlake Royal): Stamped 26-gauge Galvalume steel panels coated with an acrylic resin and embedded with natural stone granules. Resembles architectural shingles or barrel tile without the metallic glare.
- Painted Stamped Metal Shingles: Smooth, Kynar 500-painted steel or aluminum panels stamped into sharp slate or diamond profiles for clean modern architectural styling.
- Standing Seam Modular Tiles: Interlocking multi-rib modular shingles designed for fast direct-to-deck installation.
Metal Shingles vs. Standing Seam vs. Asphalt Shingles
| Comparison Factor | Stone-Coated Metal Shingles | Standing Seam Metal | Architectural Asphalt Shingles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installed Cost / Sq Ft | $9.00 – $15.00 | $10.00 – $17.00 | $4.50 – $7.50 |
| Lifespan | 50+ Years | 50+ Years | 22 – 28 Years |
| Aesthetic Appearance | Traditional shake / tile look | Modern industrial vertical seams | Traditional dimensional look |
| HOA Compatibility | High (Approved in strict HOAs) | Moderate (Some HOAs restrict commercial look) | Universal |
| Hail Impact Rating | Class 4 (Highest UL 2218) | Class 4 | Class 3 to 4 |
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