When you're building or re-roofing in Cedar City, St. George, Hurricane, or anywhere else across Southern Utah, metal roofing is one of the most common upgrades contractors and homeowners ask us about. Two options come up the most: aluminum roofing and stone-coated steel. Here's how they compare and what's worth thinking about before you order material.
Aluminum Roofing Aluminum panels are lightweight and won't rust, which makes them a solid fit for Southern Utah's sun exposure. If you're matching roof, trim, and gutter color on one job, ask us what we can source for all three. Aluminum tends to be the choice for homeowners and contractors who want a long-lasting, low-maintenance roof without the added weight of steel.
Stone-Coated Steel Stone-coated metal roofing gives you the look of traditional shingle, tile, or shake with the durability of a steel panel underneath. It's heavier than aluminum but holds a profile and texture that some homeowners and HOAs are looking for. If a project needs the roofline to blend with surrounding tile or shingle-style homes, this is usually the material contractors reach for.
Which One Fits Your Project? A few questions help narrow it down:
- Does the structure or install crew need the lighter weight of aluminum?
- Does the roofline need to match an existing shingle or tile look, or is a clean metal panel fine?
- Is this a commercial or residential job? Commercial roofs often lean toward a straightforward metal panel for cost and install speed; residential jobs with HOA guidelines sometimes call for stone-coated.
We offer same-day or next-day delivery of building materials to jobsites throughout Southern Utah; call for current availability. Pricing is quoted per project — call 435-704-1159 or stop by our Cedar City location to talk through specs and get a quote for your job.
Service Area We deliver building materials throughout Cedar City, St. George, Hurricane, Kanab, Beaver, Panguitch, Washington, Ivins, Brian Head, and Springdale.
— Lorraine O'Donnell, Office Manager & Customer Service, Southern Utah Roofing Supply