Galvalume-coated steel is the workhorse metal in Richardson, the material inside most metal roofing systems, balancing strength, corrosion resistance, and cost.
Most metal roofs in Richardson are steel underneath: a steel core with galvalume coating, an aluminum-zinc alloy, finished with paint systems warrantied in decades. The panel profile, whether standing seam, R-panel, or corrugated, matters more to performance than the steel itself, which is why our guides are organized by profile. We install and service steel and galvalume roofs across the city and back every recommendation with a free written estimate and a photo-documented inspection. For insurance jobs, deductibles are never waived under Texas law, and we are not a public adjuster.
Steel’s track record against Richardson hail
Steel earns its popularity here because of what it does in a hailstorm. Richardson has had hail an inch or larger within 6 miles of the city on 36 days since 2006, including the 3.0-inch stones of April 20, 2023. Galvalume steel may take cosmetic dents from hits like that, but the panel usually keeps the water out, and that trade is why so many metal owners choose it. The housing stock adds another angle. The median home in Richardson dates to 1986, and 44 percent are older than 1980, so decking has often absorbed decades of North Texas heat. Steel over a repaired deck brings a step up in wind rating and service life. Once you pick a profile, the same crews handle installs across Dallas County and in nearby Murphy and Plano.
THE SYSTEM
Steel / Galvalume Roofing, up close.
Standing seam metal. Wide flat pans, concealed fasteners: the profile that shrugs off hail seasons.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Steel / Galvalume Roofing in Richardson
How a roof system holds up in Richardson depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Richardson
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Richardson homes are
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 6 miles of Richardson); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about steel / galvalume roofing in Richardson
Will a steel roof rust in Richardson?
Modern galvalume coatings resist corrosion for decades; the paint system on top extends that further. Cut edges and scratches are the care points, which is an installation-quality question.
Steel vs aluminum: which is better here?
Inland DFW favors steel: stronger against hail and cheaper. Aluminum's corrosion advantage matters most in coastal salt air, which Richardson does not have.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Richardson?
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 Richardson?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Richardson?
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
