TEK HURRICANE® Metal Shake Roofing in Fort Worth & DFW
The look of wood shake on a 28-gauge steel core, installed by Alliance Metal Roofing across Burleson, Fort Worth, Mansfield and the DFW area.
Hurricane Metal Shake, Installed by a Burleson Roofer
Alliance Metal Roofing installs TEK HURRICANE® Metal Shake — a stone-coated steel metal shake roofing panel manufactured by TEK Industries — for homeowners in Fort Worth, Burleson, Mansfield, Crowley and the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area. It is the metal roof we install most and the product we recommend first to homeowners who want a long-life roof that still looks like a traditional home.
This page collects what a homeowner usually asks us: what the panel is made of, how it is installed, which colors are stocked, what TEK's warranty actually covers, and why the price is often lower than people expect. Where a fact comes from TEK, we link to TEK's own document so you can check it.
What Is TEK Hurricane Metal Shake?
Hurricane Metal Shake is a formed steel panel with a stone-granule surface, sized and shaped to read as a row of wood shakes once installed. The figures below come from TEK's published product page, installation guide and warranty.
| Manufacturer | TEK Industries (TEK Roofing Systems). Product line: HURRICANE® Metal Shake; a concealed-fastener version is sold as HURRICANE® Metal Shake PRO. |
|---|---|
| Steel core | "Each panel is made with a 28 gauge Zinc-aluminum coated steel core" (TEK installation guide). TEK describes the coating as corrosion-resistant aluminum-zinc with a protective film on the exposed back side. |
| Surface | Stone ("rock") coated exterior for weather resistance and a shake appearance. Normal weathering is defined in the warranty as minor granule loss or minor fading. |
| Fastening | HURRICANE® Metal Shake is an exposed-fastener system with an interlocking design that hides most fasteners; fasteners carry a higher corrosion-resistance coating. Multiple installation methods are approved (see below). |
| Wind testing | TEK's installation guide lists ASTM E1592-tested installation configurations with allowable wind-resistance values of 55 to 124 psf, depending on installation method. |
| Impact / hail | TEK states that the panel can withstand 2-inch hail. We do not describe any roofing product as hail-proof: real hail varies, and cosmetic denting or granule loss can still occur. Ask us for the current impact-test documentation if your insurer requires a specific rating or report. |
| Insulation & ventilation | Patented 2-lb-density foam insulation inserts for added R-value and walkability; the panel profile creates a built-in 3/8-inch air space that TEK says self-ventilates. |
| Warranty | TEK "Lifetime Limited Warranty" with a 50-year warranty period, including 140-mph wind-uplift and hail-penetration coverage for the original purchaser. Details in the warranty section below. |
| Colors | Charcoal, Weatherwood, Saddle Brown and Mocha Brown in stock. Gray is a custom order with a longer lead time. |
Sources: TEK Hurricane Metal Shake product page · TEK Hurricane Metal Shake installation guide (PDF) · TEK Lifetime Limited Warranty (PDF). Alliance Metal Roofing is an independent installer; product claims are the manufacturer's.
How We Commonly Install Hurricane Metal Shake
Installation details vary with the product version, roof pitch, decking condition and whether the existing shingles stay in place. The standard shake profile is commonly installed over battens with screw-fastened panels, while the Pro version can use a direct-to-deck approach. We review the deck, underlayment plan, ventilation details and attachment method before any material goes on your roof.
Standard profile
Most standard Hurricane Metal Shake jobs use battens with screw-fastened panels. That gives the roof its profile and a clean, repeatable layout.
Pro profile
The Pro version has different installation options, including direct-to-deck applications where appropriate. We explain which version we are quoting before work begins.
Before installation
We check the existing roof layers, deck condition, penetrations, chimney and wall details, slope changes and the walking paths around the house so the installation plan fits the roof in front of us.
Hurricane Metal Shake Colors
Four stocked color options. We bring physical samples to your home so you can compare them in real light before you decide.
Charcoal
Weatherwood
Saddle Brown
Mocha BrownWhat TEK's Warranty Actually Covers
Roof warranties are often summarized in a way that overstates them. Here is what TEK's written Lifetime Limited Warranty says, so you can compare it with any other system you are considering.
TEK Lifetime Limited Warranty — key terms
- Warranty period: 50 years beginning on the date of installation, for the original purchaser.
- Covered "Defects": (1) manufacturer material defects affecting normal use and performance; (2) up-lift of panels by wind at velocities up to 140 miles per hour; (3) hail damage from hail storms; and (4) deterioration beyond normal weathering that affects panel integrity.
- Hail damage is defined narrowly: penetration of hailstones completely through a panel, or cracks or splits of the panel's steel substrate around the impact point. Cosmetic denting or granule loss is not covered hail damage.
- Normal weathering is excluded: defined as minor granule loss or minor fading.
- Remedy: TEK repairs or replaces the defective panel at its option; liability is limited to the original cost of the defective panel, prorated at 1/600 per month since installation. Replacement panels are matched to model and color where possible.
This is our summary of the manufacturer's document, not the warranty itself. Read the full TEK Lifetime Limited Warranty (PDF) for conditions, exclusions and registration requirements. Alliance Metal Roofing separately stands behind its workmanship; ask us for our written workmanship terms with your quote.
Why Hurricane Metal Shake Often Costs Less Than Homeowners Expect
Most people assume "metal roof" means a standing-seam price. Hurricane Metal Shake is usually well below that for three practical reasons.
1. Fewer hands in the supply chain
- Many roofing products move from manufacturer to distributor to roofer to homeowner, with a markup at each step.
- Alliance Metal Roofing buys Hurricane Metal Shake for our projects without a separate distributor step, which narrows the gap between this system and a premium shingle roof.
2. Layover on qualifying roofs
- When the existing roof is a single, flat, code-compliant layer of shingles, TEK's batten-and-foam method allows installation over it — saving tear-off labor and disposal.
3. Lighter than tile, faster than standing seam
- Stone-coated steel panels are light enough for standard residential framing and are installed in overlapping courses rather than as long seamed sheets, which keeps the labor scope closer to a conventional roof than to a standing-seam installation.
Why we use the “$40K vs. $20K” comparison*
On qualifying local residential projects of roughly 2,000 square feet of roofing, where Hurricane Metal Shake can be installed over one existing code-compliant shingle layer without tear-off, major decking replacement or structural repair, Alliance Metal Roofing has priced the installed system around $20,000. That real-world pricing is the basis for the “around $20K” side of our comparison.
*The “$40K vs. $20K” phrase is an illustrative comparison, not a claim that every premium metal roof costs $40,000 or that every Hurricane Metal Shake roof costs $20,000. The approximately $20,000 figure is based on Alliance Metal Roofing’s own qualifying local layover pricing described above. The $40,000 figure represents the higher-cost premium-metal alternatives homeowners may compare against; it is not presented as a universal DFW market average. Actual pricing varies with roof size, pitch, complexity, tear-off, decking condition, material selection, accessories, labor, permitting, code requirements and other project-specific factors. A site inspection and written estimate are required for actual pricing.
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"Hurricane Shake is the metal roof I put my own name behind because I understand how it is fastened, what goes under it, and what the warranty does and does not say. If you want a metal roof that still looks like a house, this is where I would start the conversation."
Alliance Metal Roofing has installed roofing across DFW since 2016. Chris selects the installers for each system the company sells — stone-coated steel, standing seam, asphalt and low-slope — so the crew installing your Hurricane Shake roof works with this panel regularly. More about Chris and the company →
Hurricane Metal Shake FAQ
Is Hurricane Metal Shake hail-proof?
No roof is hail-proof. TEK states the panel can withstand 2-inch hail, and TEK's warranty defines covered hail damage as hail that penetrates the panel or causes cracks or splits in the steel substrate around the impact point. Cosmetic denting or normal granule loss is not covered hail damage under that warranty. Ask us for the current impact-test documentation if your insurer requires a specific rating.
Can it be installed over my existing shingles?
Often, yes. TEK's batten-and-foam method is designed to go over an existing single layer of code-compliant asphalt shingles. If your roof has two layers, badly curled shingles or soft decking, we recommend a tear-off. We tell you which applies after inspecting the roof, and the written quote states it plainly.
Will a stone-coated steel roof be loud in the rain?
Hurricane Shake is installed over decking — and frequently over the existing shingle layer — on battens with foam inserts under each course, so there is no open metal span to drum on the way an exposed-panel barn roof does. The foam inserts also add mass and R-value under the panel.
Will my insurance company give me a discount?
Some Texas insurers offer premium discounts for qualifying impact-resistant roofing, but each insurer sets its own rules and documentation. We will give you the product's current test documentation to submit; we cannot promise a discount. The Texas Department of Insurance explains how roofing discounts work.
Who makes Hurricane Metal Shake, and what is Alliance's relationship to TEK?
HURRICANE® Metal Shake is manufactured by TEK Industries (TEK Roofing Systems). Alliance Metal Roofing is an independent roofing contractor that installs the product; we are not owned by or affiliated with TEK beyond buying and installing its panels.
How long does a Hurricane Shake installation take?
Longer than a shingle roof. Panels are individually cut and fastened and battens are laid first, so a typical single-family roof runs several working days depending on size, pitch and weather. Your quote includes a realistic schedule.
Do you install Hurricane Metal Shake outside Burleson and Fort Worth?
Yes — Mansfield, Crowley, Joshua, Alvarado, Arlington and the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Call if you are further out; we will tell you honestly whether it makes sense for us to travel.
Get a Hurricane Metal Shake Quote
Tell us about the roof and we will order satellite measurements, inspect the existing shingles and decking, and give you an itemized written quote good for 30 days — including whether a layover or tear-off is the right call.
Email: alliancemetalroofing@gmail.com
Office: 124 S Main St #222, Burleson, TX 76028
Also see: Stone-coated steel roofing · Steel vs. asphalt comparison · Asphalt shingle roofing
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