Metal Roofing in Austin: what we actually do
Metal is the longest-life roof Central Texas climate is rated for. Forty to fifty years on a properly installed standing seam system. Class 4 impact rated against the hail Austin sees three to five times a year across Travis and Williamson Counties. UV-stable at the 150 degree Fahrenheit roof surface temperatures we see in July and August. And quietly, a ten to twenty percent homeowners insurance discount on most Texas carriers for the impact rating alone.
We install three metal systems. Snap-lock standing seam in 24-gauge G90 galvalume in PVDF Kynar 500 finishes that are rated thirty-five years before significant paint fade. Concealed-fastener systems where no screw penetrates the panel face, which eliminates the most common leak point on cheaper metal installs. Decra stone-coated steel in Tilcor Antique and Heritage profiles that match the look of tile, shingle, or shake with the lifespan and impact rating of metal.
We are certified Decra installers. That matters more than most homeowners realize. The Decra warranty requires a certified installer for the full fifty-year coverage to register. We are also one of two or three crews in the Austin metro that still hand-fold, hand-snap, and hand-weld the standing seam transitions at the ridge, hip, and valley. Most Austin metal jobs are subcontracted out at the transitions. Ours are not.
Snap-lock standing seam in 24-gauge
G90 galvalume base metal with PVDF Kynar 500 finish. Panels cut to length on your driveway, not at a factory. Clips concealed under the snap-lock seam so no fastener penetrates the panel face.
Concealed-fastener systems
The standard for premium installs. Every fastener hidden under the next panel. Zero face penetration. Zero opportunity for the rubber gasket on an exposed screw to fail and start a leak in year twelve.
Decra stone-coated steel
Looks like tile, shingle, or shake. Fifty-year manufacturer warranty. Class 4 impact rated. We hold the Decra Certified Installer credential, which is required for the full warranty to register on the home.
R-panel and light commercial
Commercial standing seam, R-panel for warehouses and outbuildings, snap-lock for residential. Full commercial systems with full manufacturer warranties. We do not subcontract commercial out.
Insurance discount documentation
We hand-deliver the Class 4 impact rating documentation for your insurance carrier the day we finish. Most Austin policies honor a ten to twenty percent discount on the wind and hail portion of the premium with this letter on file.
How the metal roofing process works
Step 01
Free quote and system pick
We size the roof from satellite, walk you through the three metal systems with samples on your driveway, and give you firm written pricing on each before committing.
Step 02
Custom panel cut on site
Most standing seam panels are cut to length on your driveway for your specific roof dimensions. No factory waste, no field seams where two panels meet, no leaks where they would have been.
Step 03
Tear-off and decking inspection
Full tear-off to decking. Decking inspection and replacement where needed. Synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield in valleys and at every penetration, drip edge on every eave.
Step 04
Panel install
Two to four days for a residential standing seam. Clips, panels, ridges, hips, gable ends, valleys all to manufacturer specification. Hand-welded transitions on the complex Hill Country geometry.
Step 05
Insurance discount letter delivered
We hand you the Class 4 impact rating documentation in writing the day we finish. Most Texas carriers process the discount within thirty days of receiving it.
Service area
Austin Area Roofers serves Round Rock, Cedar Park, Tarrytown, Westlake Hills, Bee Cave, plus every neighbourhood in between across the Austin metro.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal roof cost in Austin?
Standing seam metal in 24-gauge G90 galvalume runs $14,000 to $28,000 installed on a typical 2,000 square foot Austin home. Decra stone-coated steel runs $18,000 to $32,000. Commercial R-panel runs $9 to $14 per square foot installed. The cost premium over architectural asphalt is typically recovered in twelve to eighteen years through the insurance discount and the avoided replacement, then you have twenty-five to thirty-five years of zero additional roof spend.
How long does a metal roof last in Central Texas?
Forty to fifty years for a properly installed snap-lock or concealed-fastener standing seam system in 24-gauge G90 galvalume. Decra stone-coated steel carries a fifty-year manufacturer warranty. The PVDF Kynar 500 paint finish is rated thirty-five years before significant fade. We have standing seam roofs we installed in Austin in 1998 that have outlived two coats of paint on the house underneath.
Does a metal roof qualify for a Texas homeowners insurance discount?
Yes. Class 4 impact-rated metal qualifies for a ten to twenty percent discount on the wind and hail portion of the homeowners premium on every major Texas carrier including USAA, State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, and most regional carriers. We document the rating in writing and hand you the letter on the day we finish so you can submit it to your carrier.
Is a metal roof noisy when it rains in Austin?
No, not with a modern install. The decking, the synthetic underlayment, and the attic insulation between the panels and your ceiling mean a properly installed Austin metal roof sounds about the same as architectural asphalt shingle in a Central Texas thunderstorm. The noise myth comes from old uninsulated barn-roof systems with no underlayment, which is a different product.
Does a metal roof attract lightning?
No. Every insurance industry study shows metal roofs are no more likely to be struck by lightning than any other roof type. Lightning seeks the highest grounded point, not the most conductive surface. Metal roofs are also non-combustible, so if lightning does strike, the roof does not ignite the way an asphalt shingle slope might.
Will a metal roof survive Austin hail?
Standing seam metal and Decra stone-coated steel both carry Class 4 impact ratings, which is the highest available. Class 4 Austin metal roofs typically survive hail events that take out architectural asphalt roofs on the same block. We have replaced asphalt roofs and left the neighboring metal roof untouched on the same storm event in Cedar Park and Round Rock.