Stone-coated steel gives Arlington homes metal's durability with the street-side look of tile or shake: steel panels finished in bonded stone granules.
Stone-coated steel solves a narrow problem: homeowners who want metal performance without a metal look. The panels interlock, weigh far less than real tile, and carry strong impact ratings for DFW hail. HOA-sensitive neighborhoods often accept stone-coated profiles where bare metal would be rejected, so check your HOA’s specifics before settling on a product.
We quote stone-coated steel in Arlington with free written estimates and back every inspection with photo documentation. Deductibles are never waived under Texas law, and Cedar Crest is a contractor, not a public adjuster.
Why Impact Ratings Earn Their Keep in Arlington
Impact ratings are not a paper feature in this part of Tarrant County. Within 9 miles of Arlington, 21 days since 2006 have brought hail the size of golf balls or larger, and the largest stone on record was 5.0 inches on June 12, 2023. Stone-coated panels bring strong impact ratings in a profile that reads as tile or shake from the street, which is the whole appeal.
Weight is the other Arlington consideration. The median home was built in 1986, 33 percent of the housing predates 1980, and houses of those eras were rarely built with real tile in mind. Because stone-coated panels weigh far less than tile, they give those homes a tile look without the load. Our crews install the same systems in Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens, and the free inspection will tell you whether the product fits your roof and your neighborhood’s rules.
THE SYSTEM
Stone-Coated Steel Roofing, up close.
Standing seam metal. Wide flat pans, concealed fasteners: the profile that shrugs off hail seasons.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Stone-Coated Steel 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 stone-coated steel roofing in Arlington
Does stone-coated steel look like real tile in Arlington?
From the street, convincingly: the granule finish and profile shapes read as tile or shake. Up close the panels are clearly engineered, which most owners consider a fair trade for the weight and hail advantages.
Will my HOA approve stone-coated steel?
Many Arlington-area HOAs accept tile- and shake-profile stone-coated products where they would reject bare metal panels. HOA rules are specific, so check yours before committing.
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.
