Metal roofing is having a moment in Texas, and for good reason. More DFW homeowners are choosing metal over traditional asphalt shingles every year. But is it worth the higher upfront cost? Let’s break it down.
The numbers tell the story. An asphalt shingle roof in Dallas costs roughly $4 to $7 per square foot installed. Metal roofing runs $9 to $15 per square foot. That’s a significant difference — but the comparison doesn’t end there.
Metal roofs last 40 to 70 years. Asphalt shingles in our Texas climate max out around 15 to 20. Over the life of the home, you’ll replace asphalt two or three times. Metal goes on once.
Energy savings are real. Metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat rather than absorbing it. In Dallas summers where attic temperatures can hit 140°F, a metal roof can reduce cooling costs by 10 to 25 percent. Some StazOn customers report noticeably lower electric bills the very first summer after installation.
Insurance companies have noticed too. Many Texas insurers offer discounts for metal roofing because it’s non-combustible (wildfire risk) and impact-resistant (hail). In hail-prone DFW, Class 4 impact-rated metal roofing can mean serious premium savings.
Then there’s the aesthetic. Modern metal roofing isn’t the corrugated barn look your grandparents had. Today’s systems include standing seam, stone-coated steel, and metal tiles that mimic slate, shake, and even clay tile. They’re beautiful and they hold their color for decades.
The tradeoffs? Metal is noisier in rain (though proper underlayment minimizes this). It can dent under severe hail (though Class 4 rated panels handle it well). And it does cost more upfront.
StazOn Roofing has installed metal roofing across Dallas-Fort Worth since 1980. We’re GAF Master Elite certified and family owned. Whether you’re considering standing seam, stone-coated steel, or traditional asphalt, we’ll give you an honest comparison — no pressure, just facts backed by 45+ years of local experience.
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