Stone-coated steel handles the Front Range's freeze-thaw cycling, high winds, and heavy snow load without the maintenance a shingle roof needs. The steel substrate won't crack, curl, or lose granules the way asphalt does over time, and the stone-coated finish resists fading through decades of UV exposure at altitude.
Stone-coated steel shingles replicate clay tile, concrete tile, wood shake, and architectural asphalt closely enough that most people will not pick the difference from the street.
The practical advantage is weight. Stone-coated steel runs as little as 1.5 pounds per square foot against up to 10 for concrete tile, which means it can usually go over an existing roof without a tear-off. That saves the disposal cost and the days of mess that come with stripping a roof, and it avoids loading a structure that was never designed for tile.
Steel roofing, a popular choice in Denver, mimics traditional asphalt shingles in appearance but offers the strength and longevity of metal. Key features include:
DECRA is the original stone-coated metal roof and is manufactured in the United States. Its Limited Lifetime Warranty covers wind up to 120 mph and hail penetration at any stone size.
Five profiles covering tile, shake, and shingle looks, all in stone-coated steel.
GS Exterior Experts has installed exterior products across the Denver metro since 1999, and we’re a certified installer for both DECRA and Boral stone-coated steel systems. We’ll walk you through the profile and warranty options for your home, confirm what your existing roof structure can support, and handle the installation to manufacturer specification so your warranty stays intact.
We always start with a no-obligation estimate, and financing is available for qualified customers.
Steel roofing is one type of metal roofing. It may be manufactured as standing-seam panels or as stone-coated panels that resemble shingles, shakes, or tile. We help homeowners compare steel roofing systems based on appearance, performance ratings, roof design, and budget.
Some steel roofing products carry a Class 4 impact rating, but no roofing material is completely hail-proof. Impact performance varies by product, panel profile, coating, and installation method, so we confirm the applicable rating before recommending a system.
Installation over an existing roof may be possible, but it is not appropriate for every property. The existing roof condition, roof deck, local building code, manufacturer instructions, ventilation, flashing, and warranty requirements must all be evaluated first.
A properly selected and installed steel roofing system can provide several decades of service. Its lifespan depends on the product, coating, installation details, maintenance, weather exposure, and conditions around penetrations and flashing.
Stone-coated steel is generally lighter than traditional clay or concrete tile. However, we still evaluate the roof structure and installation requirements before confirming that a particular product is suitable for the home.
