Aluminum roofing is the corrosion-proof member of the metal family, lighter than steel and immune to rust, with trade-offs Arlington homeowners should weigh honestly.
Aluminum will not rust, weighs less than steel, and forms cleanly around complicated roof shapes. The counterweights deserve equal airtime: it is softer than steel, so cosmetic hail denting is more likely, and it typically costs more per square than galvalume steel. Inland, steel usually wins on value, and aluminum earns its place on specific homes and details.
We quote aluminum roofing in Arlington through free written estimates, and every inspection is documented with photos you keep. Your deductible is yours to pay under Texas law, and we never waive it. Cedar Crest also does not work as a public adjuster.
Is Aluminum the Right Metal for Your Arlington Home?
Dent risk is the Arlington-specific issue with this metal. Since 2006, the area within 9 miles of town has seen 41 days of hail at least an inch across, and inch-plus hail turned up in 15 of the last 20 years. A softer metal will show that history on its surface, so we tell homeowners plainly when galvalume steel is the more sensible choice for their house.
The housing stock matters too. With a median build year of 1986 and 33 percent of homes built before 1980, many Arlington roofs have been replaced before, and that layered history often means patched decking and older flashing choices to sort out. Metal on that inventory is a long-game decision: higher first cost, then decades of service. Our Tarrant County crews also install aluminum in Kennedale and Pantego. If a home is not a fit for this system, the inspection says so, and that answer is free.
THE SYSTEM
Aluminum Roofing, up close.
Standing seam metal. Wide flat pans, concealed fasteners: the profile that shrugs off hail seasons.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Aluminum Roofing in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about aluminum roofing in Arlington
Is aluminum better than steel for Arlington roofs?
Usually not inland. Steel resists hail denting better and costs less. Aluminum wins where corrosion is the enemy, which matters most near salt water rather than in DFW.
Does aluminum dent in hail?
It is softer than steel, so cosmetic denting is more likely in a significant hail event, though the weather seal typically survives. Policies treat cosmetic denting differently; ask your carrier.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Arlington?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
