Stone Coated Metal Shingle Roofing

The comparison is significant across every performance dimension. Standard asphalt shingles typically achieve Class 1 or Class 2 hail impact ratings and fail at 60–130 mph wind depending on the product. TEK Stone Coated Metal Shingle achieves Class 4 hail impact — the highest available — and CAT-5 wind resistance at 140+ mph. Asphalt shingles last 15–30 years before replacement. TEK is designed for 50+ years.

The cost comparison over time favors TEK significantly. A homeowner who installs asphalt at age 40 will likely replace it once or twice before selling. Each replacement costs $12,000–$20,000 or more. TEK installs once. Add potential insurance savings from the Class 4 hail impact rating and measurable energy savings from the foam insulation, and the total cost of ownership over 50 years is typically lower with TEK than with repeated asphalt replacements.

No. Every TEK Stone Coated Metal Shingle panel ships with a factory-bonded foam insulation backing — a closed-cell foam layer bonded to the underside at the factory, not installed separately. This backing absorbs rain impact energy at the panel level before it can transmit to the roof deck and into the structure below.

The foam insert combined with the dimensional stone-coated surface means rain impact is absorbed and scattered rather than transmitted. Homeowners who replace asphalt with TEK consistently report their new roof is as quiet or quieter during heavy rain. Ask your dealer for a sound demonstration, or watch our side-by-side rain audio comparison before you decide.

Many homeowners who upgrade to a Class 4 hail impact-rated roof qualify for a reduction in their homeowner's insurance premium. The Class 4 hail impact certification (UL 2218) is the specific credential that triggers discount programs with most carriers. In states including Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska, those reductions can range from 15% to 35% annually.

TEK dealers provide a complete insurance documentation package for every project — the UL 2218 Class 4 certification, product specification sheets, and the exact language your carrier needs to apply the discount. Ask your dealer to walk you through the programs available in your state when you request your quote.

No routine maintenance is required. Unlike asphalt shingles — which lose granules over time, develop algae and moss, and require periodic treatment — TEK Stone Coated Metal Shingle's 28-gauge steel core does not rot, warp, or degrade. The stone-coated surface does not fade or peel. The foam insulation insert does not compress or lose effectiveness over time.

In the rare event that a panel is damaged — by an extraordinary impact or installation error — individual panels can be replaced without disturbing the surrounding installation. TEK's limited lifetime warranty covers the product without a maintenance program requirement.

TEK Stone Coated Metal Shingle is available in Weatherwood, a versatile color designed to complement a wide range of traditional residential architecture. Its stone granule coating creates natural color variation and dimensional depth similar to premium architectural asphalt shingles, giving the roof a high-quality, traditional appearance from the street.

Request a free sample panel to evaluate the Weatherwood color and texture in person, in natural light, against your home’s existing exterior. Your dealer may also be able to provide a color visualization for your specific home, depending on availability in your market.