DECRA
- Warranty
- Lifetime limited, for the original owner
- Wind
- Up to 120 mph
- Hail
- Up to 2.5 inches, when it goes through the panel
- Transfer
- Once, within 20 years
Stone-Coated Steel Metal Roofing in Bryant, AR
Lifetime Construction Builders installs DECRA, Tilcor, and Westlake stone-coated steel roofs for about $11–$17 per square foot. A typical home runs $22,000–$42,000 and takes 3–5 days.
See what a stone-coated roof costs- $11–$17 per sq ft installed
- 3–5 days on a typical home
- Tear-off and nail sweep included
- Family owned in Bryant since 2009
Hail around Bryant, AR, and when a stone-coated metal roof makes sense
A stone-coated steel roof is a metal roof of steel panels with an aluminum-zinc coating, a layer of stone granules, and a clear acrylic glaze, per DECRA's spec sheet.
Recent 1-inch hail reports in Saline County
Sources: NOAA reports compiled by hailhistory.com and hailmaphailyeah.com. Saline County's hail peaks in April.
What the hail and wind ratings mean
- DECRA and Westlake panels carry a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating, the top class in a steel-ball drop test.
- Class 4 means the panel passed that test; it doesn't promise the panel can't dent.
- DECRA, Tilcor, and Westlake each warrant their panels against wind up to 120 mph.
Roofs stone-coated steel doesn't suit
- DECRA and Tilcor list a 3:12 minimum slope for most profiles, and some profiles need 4:12.
- A flat section or a low porch roof needs a different covering.
When stone-coated steel is worth a look
- You've filed more than one hail claim on the same roof.
- Your insurer settles your roof at actual cash value, which Arkansas allows for roofs 7 years or older.
- You want a shake or tile look with steel panels underneath.
What Lifetime Construction Builders roofing customers say
These Google reviews come from our roofing customers in general; none of them is about a stone-coated roof.
Jon Speer did an amazing job and kept in touch very well throughout the entire process. He made sure all my needs were met and went above and beyond to make everything smooth and stress-free. Customer service was top-notch, and communication was clear and consistent the whole time. I highly recommend them to anyone needing roofing work.
Lifetime Construction Builders has completed three distinct roofing projects for me, all of the highest quality. The team is excellent at their tasks, always on time, communicative, and responsive to phone calls while solving problems. I would strongly recommend them.
Very responsive and didn’t rip my head off on the quote. Highly recommend
How a stone-coated steel roof project runs, from estimate to nail sweep
The installation takes 3–5 days on a typical home, from tear-off to cleanup.
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Free inspection and written estimate
Jon Speer, our sales manager, meets you at the house, looks over the roof, and writes up the estimate. If hail started this, we help with the insurance claim at no extra cost.
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Pick the profile and the brand
You choose from four profile options, shingle, shake, tile, or barrel, from DECRA, Tilcor, or Westlake. Our guide to tile, shake, and shingle profiles shows how each one looks on a house.
A terracotta tile profile with barrel ridge caps -
Tear-off down to the deck
We tear off the old roof, so the new metal panels go onto the roof deck and not over worn shingles.
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Panels, trim, and flashing
Each manufacturer sets out how its panels and every trim component go on. DECRA fastens some profiles straight to the deck and sets others on wood battens.
Valleys, chimneys, and skylights each take their own trim and flashing pieces.
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Cleanup with a nail sweep
We clean up the job and run a nail sweep across the yard before we leave.
Book the free inspection and get the price in writing before any work starts.
Call (501) 307-1440What a stone-coated steel roof costs
Lifetime Construction Builders charges about $11–$17 per square foot installed for stone-coated steel, or $22,000–$42,000 for a typical home.
The price on your written estimate doesn't change once you sign.
Read our stone-coated steel pricing guideYour stone-coated steel roof, in numbers
- Per square foot, installed$11–$17Tear-off, panels, and cleanup included
- Typical home$22,000–$42,000Set by roof size, profile, and brand
- Time on the roof3–5 daysFor a typical home
What moves the price
- Tile and barrel profiles cost more than shingle or shake
- DECRA, Tilcor, or Westlake
- Valleys, dormers, and chimneys
Pay by credit card, check, or cash. Financing available, ask Jon. Military households get 5% off.
DECRA, Tilcor, and Westlake warranties, as each manufacturer publishes them
The warranty on your stone-coated panels is the one the manufacturer publishes. Each one covers its product when it's installed properly, and hail cover applies only when the stone goes through the panel. On top of the maker's, every installation is backed by our lifetime transferable warranty.
Tilcor
Tilcor's published terms match DECRA's. It's lifetime limited for the original owner, with wind up to 120 mph and hail up to 2.5 inches that goes through the panel. It transfers once within 20 years.
Westlake Unified Steel
Westlake gives Unified Steel a 50-year limited warranty that transfers to the next owner and covers wind up to 120 mph. The panels are Class 4 impact rated.
Questions Arkansas homeowners ask about stone-coated steel roofs
Ask Jon anything else at the free inspection, or call the desk.
Answered 24/7(501) 307-1440Is a stone-coated steel roof loud in the rain?
Not usually. DECRA says the stone coating damps rain noise, so no extra soundproofing is needed. The deck, underlayment, and attic insulation also change what you hear inside in rainy weather. Ask Jon about your attic at the free inspection from Lifetime Construction Builders.
Can you walk on a stone-coated steel roof?
Yes, with care. DECRA designs its panels to be walked on in soft-soled shoes, stepping in the low pans of tile profiles and off the side laps. A careless step, like at the eaves while cleaning gutters, can dent a panel. Lifetime Construction Builders installs DECRA, which prints this in its homeowners manual.
Will insurance pay for hail dents on a stone-coated steel roof?
It depends on your policy. Some Arkansas homeowners policies exclude hail that only changes the look of a metal roof unless water gets in. Check for a cosmetic damage clause before you buy. Lifetime Construction Builders helps with roof insurance claims at no extra cost.
Is my house strong enough for a steel roof's weight?
Usually, yes. DECRA lists its direct-to-deck panels at 1.3 pounds per square foot installed, and Westlake lists Unified Steel at 1.5. Ask Jon about your roof at the free inspection from Lifetime Construction Builders.
How long does a stone-coated steel roof last?
No manufacturer publishes a service-life figure, so the warranty is the written number to go by: lifetime limited for DECRA and Tilcor, 50 years for Westlake. Lifetime Construction Builders installs all three.
Can stone-coated steel go over my old shingles?
Our price includes tear-off, so the new panels go on the roof deck. Arkansas's residential building code doesn't allow a new roof over one that's water-soaked or already has two layers. Lifetime Construction Builders lists the tear-off on your written estimate.
Stone-coated steel roofs across our area: Bryant, Benton, Alexander, Haskell, and Shannon Hills, AR
Lifetime Construction Builders is one of the local roofing contractors in Saline County, working from one location: 3519 Market Place Avenue, Suite 400, in Bryant, AR. We hold Arkansas contractor license RR0540591024, carry $1M general liability and $2M workers' comp, and are a BBB Accredited Business.
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