Georgia Roof Guide

Is there a metal roof that looks like shingles?

Short answer. Yes. Stone-coated steel panels and stamped metal shingles are made to look like asphalt shingles, shake, slate or tile while keeping metal's long life and wind resistance. From the street, stone-coated steel in particular is hard to tell from a dimensional shingle roof, and its granular surface hides small hail dents.

Stone-coated steel

These are steel panels, typically with an aluminum-zinc coating, covered with an acrylic base and bonded stone granules. Each panel is stamped to look like several shingles, shakes or tiles and interlocks with its neighbors. They are installed over battens or directly to the deck depending on the system. Many products carry Class 4 impact ratings, and the textured surface makes minor dents hard to see.

Stamped metal shingles

Individual steel or aluminum pieces pressed into shingle, slate or shake shapes with a painted finish. They interlock on all sides and usually go over solid decking with underlayment. Aluminum versions resist corrosion well; painted finishes vary in fade resistance.

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Compare it with a Class 4 shingle

If the goal is hail resistance with a shingle look, a Class 4 architectural asphalt shingle is the main alternative. It costs less, is widely installed, and can be repaired easily, though it will not last as long as quality metal.

See metal roofing in Georgia and HOA roof approval in Georgia.

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