Metal Roofing in North Austin, Austin, TX

Why did this North Austin home need a new roof?

The old shingle roof took hail damage, and the insurance carrier approved a full replacement. Once shingles bruise, the granules loosen and the roof starts shedding protection fast under the sun.

• Insurance claim job, approved May 7, 2026
• First conversation came through door knocking back on July 21, 2023
• Homeowner chose metal over another shingle roof for a longer service life
• North Austin sits in a corridor that sees repeat spring hail

What did we find when we pulled the old roof?

Once we stripped the shingles, the decking told the real story. Years of Central Texas heat and moisture cycles had left the substrate needing a full refresh, so we replaced it with new 7/16" 4'x8' OSB panels rather than laying metal over questionable wood. This matters more than most homeowners realize. A standing seam roof is only as flat and true as the deck beneath it, and any soft spot or dip shows up as an oil-canning wave once the metal goes on. Starting with solid decking is what keeps the finished panels looking crisp for the long haul.

• Full re-deck with fresh OSB across the roof sections
• Old fasteners and debris cleared before underlayment went down
• Decking inspected for soft spots and proper fastening

What materials did we use, and why?

We built this roof around McElroy's 1.5" Sure Lock snap-lock profile because the concealed-clip system handles heat movement without exposed screws. When your roof deck bakes past 100 degrees, the steel panels need room to expand and contract. The clips let each panel float, so nothing binds, buckles, or backs a fastener out over time. That single detail is why standing seam outlasts screw-down metal in our climate.

Underneath the panels, we rolled out Epilay Ultra high-temp underlayment, which is rated to survive the heat trapped under metal on a July afternoon. Standard felt would cook and crumble in that environment.

• 1.5" Sure Lock panels with matching clips run off a 21" coil
• Color-matched eave edge, rake edge, hip cap, and ridge cap
• Vented Z ridge vent in the 1.5" rib profile for attic airflow
• Valley metal, headwall flashing, and Z-bar all color-matched
• Sealed with caulk, rivets, plastic caps, and stainless screws

How did the installation go?

Our crew ran the job over two full days, start to finish on June 10, 2026. Tear-off, re-deck, underlayment, and panel install all moved in sequence so no open decking sat overnight.

• Delivery of coil stock and trim staged before day one
• Panels snapped and clipped, then flashing tied in at valleys and walls
• Ridge vent set to pull hot attic air in summer
• Site cleared of metal offcuts and fasteners at wrap-up

What are the results for this homeowner?

The home now wears a full standing seam metal roof that reflects heat, sheds hail, and won't need re-shingling in a decade. Cedar pollen and debris rinse off a smooth metal surface far easier than off a granular shingle roof.

• Concealed fasteners mean fewer leak points than screw-down metal
• Color-matched trim gives a clean, finished look from the curb
• Roof closed out June 18, 2026 after final review