Stone-coated steel
Metal Shingles & Stone-Coated Steel (DECRA) in the Carolinas
Love the look of shingle, shake, or clay tile, but want the strength of metal? Metal shingles give you both. BCI Roofing installs stone-coated steel roofing, including DECRA, that looks like traditional roofing from the street and performs like metal for decades. Your Roof, Our Responsibility.
The answer
The short answer
Metal shingles, also called stone-coated steel, are metal roofing panels shaped and finished to look like asphalt shingles, wood shake, or Mediterranean tile. You get the classic look you want with the wind resistance, longevity, and low maintenance of metal. BCI installs DECRA and other stone-coated steel systems across the Carolinas, backed by our lifetime never-leak warranty.
Best of both worlds
The best of both worlds
Many homeowners love the timeless look of a shingle or tile roof but do not love replacing it every 15 to 20 years. Metal shingles solve that:
The look you want.
Stone-coated steel is made to mimic architectural shingles, cedar shake, or Spanish tile, with a textured stone finish, not the bare metal look some people picture.
The strength of metal.
Underneath that finish is steel, so you get excellent wind resistance and a roof that can last 40 to 50 years or more.
Great for HOA and traditional neighborhoods.
Because it reads as a conventional roof from the street, metal shingle is often the right answer where a standing seam look would feel out of place. We install the full DECRA line, along with StoneShield, giving you the widest range of stone-coated steel styles in the region.
Performance
Why stone-coated steel performs
The stone-coated finish is not just for looks. It helps the panels resist fading and adds texture that hides minor imperfections, while the steel core delivers the wind and impact resistance metal is known for. Stone-coated steel systems are engineered to interlock, which helps them stand up to the high winds common on the Carolina coast.
Styles we offer
DECRA, StoneShield, and the styles we offer
We install the full DECRA stone-coated steel lineup, so we can match almost any look:
DECRA Shingle XD.
The clean, dimensional look of a premium architectural shingle.
DECRA Shake and DECRA Shake XD.
The rich texture of hand-split cedar shake, in metal.
DECRA Tile and DECRA Villa Tile.
The classic profile of Mediterranean or Spanish clay tile.
StoneShield.
Another quality stone-coated steel option for homeowners who want the shingle-look-with-metal-strength combination.
Every one of these comes in a range of colors, so we can match the character of your home, whether that is a crisp architectural-shingle look, the depth of a shake, or the elegance of tile.
Why BCI
Why BCI for metal shingles
Stone-coated steel has to be installed to the manufacturer’s system to perform and keep its warranty intact. With 40+ years of metal experience, BCI installs it right, from the underlayment to the fastening pattern to the flashing details. We are family-owned, we stand behind the work with a lifetime never-leak warranty, and we help you choose the profile that fits your home and budget.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are metal shingles made of?
Most are stone-coated steel: a steel panel finished with a layer of stone granules. You get the look of shingle, shake, or tile with the strength and longevity of metal.
Does a metal shingle roof look like a metal roof?
Not in the way people expect. Stone-coated steel is designed to look like traditional shingle, shake, or tile from the street, which makes it a great fit for HOA and traditional neighborhoods.
How long do metal shingles last?
A properly installed stone-coated steel roof can last 40 to 50 years or more, far longer than standard asphalt shingles.
Is DECRA a good roof for the coast?
Stone-coated steel systems are engineered to interlock and resist high winds, which makes them a strong choice for coastal Carolina homes. We help you choose the right system for your location.
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