Galvalume-coated steel is the workhorse metal in Garland, the material inside most metal roofing systems, balancing strength, corrosion resistance, and cost.
Most metal roofs in Garland are steel at heart: a galvalume coating of aluminum-zinc alloy over a steel core, 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 roofing throughout Garland and the nearby DFW area. Estimates are free and written, and our inspections come with photos. We will never waive your deductible, since that violates Texas law, and we are not a public adjuster. Expect honest guidance on whether steel fits your home and budget.
Galvalume steel against Garland hail
Steel’s value in Garland comes down to how it behaves under impact. Hail of golf-ball size or larger has struck within 7 miles on 12 separate days since 2006, and hail an inch or larger arrived in 16 of the last 20 years. Steel takes cosmetic dents from stones like that and keeps the water out, which is a trade most metal owners accept happily.
On the housing side, 55 percent of Garland homes were built before 1980 and the median year is 1978, so we look hard at the original decking before steel panels go on. Metal on those houses brings a step up in wind rating and service life. Garland is in Dallas County, and the same galvalume crews work in Rowlett and Murphy. Schedule a free inspection to pick the profile.
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 Garland
How a roof system holds up in Garland depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
37
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1978
Median year homes built
Hail near Garland
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 27, 2026: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 23, 2021: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 21, 2017: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Garland homes are
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 55% of the city's 86,216 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 7 miles of Garland); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about steel / galvalume roofing in Garland
Will a steel roof rust in Garland?
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 Garland does not have.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Garland?
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 Garland?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 55% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 10% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
