Metal Roofing in Tulsa, OK

Our Tulsa Metal Roofing Systems

We install GAF-approved metal roofing systems exclusively for residential applications in Tulsa. As Oklahoma’s oldest GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor and a GAF 3-Star President’s Club Award winner, we have committed to a single industry-leading manufacturer so we can deliver tighter quality control, stronger material warranties, and faster project timelines than contractors juggling multiple brands.

For Tulsa residential metal roofing, there are two GAF-approved systems we specify most often:

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

Standing seam is the modern, architectural metal roofing system most Tulsa homeowners picture when they imagine a metal roof. Long vertical panels run from ridge to eave, joined by raised seams that lock the panels together and conceal the fasteners. The hidden fastener design eliminates the most common long-term failure point on older metal systems, which is gasket-and-screw deterioration at exposed fastener heads.

Standing seam is ideal for:

• Homeowners who want the longest service life available in residential roofing (50 to 70 years with proper installation)
• Modern, transitional, and contemporary home styles, including much of the newer construction in Bixby, Jenks, and south Tulsa
• Steeper-pitched roofs where the panel lines become a defining architectural feature
• Homes in higher-wind-exposure pockets of the Tulsa metro where the elevated wind uplift rating is worth the cost premium

Stone-Coated Steel Roofing

Stone-coated steel is a steel panel system with a textured stone granule coating designed to mimic the visual profile of asphalt shingle, wood shake, or clay tile. It delivers the structural durability of a metal roof, including Class 4 impact resistance and high wind ratings, while keeping a more traditional residential roof appearance.

Stone-coated steel is ideal for:

• Homeowners who want metal performance without the architectural metal aesthetic
• Older Tulsa neighborhoods where a traditional shingle or shake profile fits the streetscape better than panelized metal
• Homes in HOA-governed subdivisions where standing seam is restricted but metal substrates are permitted
• Replacing a wood shake roof with a more fire-resistant, lower-maintenance system that preserves the original look

For situations where neither standing seam nor stone-coated steel is the right answer, we also install GAF asphalt shingle systems and other residential roofing types. Our recommendation after a free inspection is always based on what fits your home, your budget, and how long you plan to stay, not on what we want to sell.

Standing Seam vs Stone-Coated Steel vs Asphalt Shingle: A Tulsa Comparison

The honest answer to “which roof should I choose” depends on your home, your timeline, and your budget. The table below summarizes how the three most common residential systems compare on the factors that matter most for Tulsa homeowners.

Ratings shown are typical maximums for premium product lines within each category. Actual rated performance depends on the specific product, deck preparation, fastening pattern, and installation quality. A free inspection covers the specific numbers that apply to your roof.

Metal Roofing and Tulsa Storm Performance

Metal roofing’s biggest advantage on a Tulsa home is how it handles the four weather threats that put most asphalt roofs into the insurance claim queue every spring.

Hail. Tulsa’s peak hail season runs March through June, with the I-44 corridor and the Arkansas River basin taking repeated direct hits in most years. A Class 4 metal roof will dent under large-stone hail (one-and-a-quarter inches and up), but it does not crack, lose granules, or compromise the underlying water-shedding layer the way a punctured shingle does. After a major hail event, a metal roof typically needs cosmetic evaluation rather than full replacement. The math on hail-prone neighborhoods often favors metal when you factor in how many asphalt roofs in the same area would have already been replaced once or twice over the lifespan of the metal system.

Wind. Spring supercell storms across the Tulsa metro routinely deliver 70 to 90 mph straight-line wind gusts, with the worst events pushing into 100-plus mph territory. Standing seam metal systems with proper clip spacing carry wind uplift ratings well above what the strongest residential asphalt shingle product achieves. For homeowners in higher-exposure pockets, including newer subdivisions with open lots, that margin is meaningful.

UV and heat. Oklahoma summers deliver 90 to 100-plus degree days with brutal direct sun exposure. Asphalt shingles age fastest under UV stress, gradually losing the granules that protect the asphalt base layer underneath. A coated metal panel does not have granules to lose. Light-colored or cool-roof finishes also reflect a significant share of incoming solar radiation, which lowers attic temperatures and reduces summer cooling demand. The combined UV durability and reflectivity is the reason metal roofs routinely outlive asphalt by two or three replacement cycles in our climate.

Ice storms. Tulsa picks up a serious ice storm every several years, with the December 2007 event still remembered as a worst-case benchmark. A metal roof sheds ice load faster than asphalt, which reduces both prolonged structural stress and the gutter damage that follows when heavy ice releases all at once. Pairing a metal roof with snow-guard accessories at eaves over walkways and doorways manages the controlled-shed safely.

Why Tulsa Homeowners Choose Arrowhead Roofing for Metal Installations

Metal roofing installation is a fundamentally different craft from asphalt shingle work. Panel layout, seam engagement, fastening pattern, expansion clearance, flashing details around penetrations, and edge metal terminations all matter in ways that do not apply to a shingle roof. A poorly installed metal roof leaks within a few years and costs more to remediate than the original installation. A well-installed metal roof stays watertight for half a century.

What you get when we install your Tulsa metal roof:

• GAF Master Elite Roofing Contractor certification. Held by less than 2 percent of roofing contractors nationwide, this is the highest factory certification GAF issues. We have held it longer than any other contractor in Oklahoma.
• GAF 3-Star President’s Club Award. The highest tier of GAF recognition. Less than half of Master Elite contractors qualify for President’s Club, and 3-Star represents the top of those. We were the first 3-Star recipient in Oklahoma.
• 40-year workmanship warranty backed by GAF. Available only through 3-Star President’s Club contractors. This is the longest workmanship coverage available in residential roofing. Details on our GAF warranty options page.
• GAF material warranties up to 50 years. Backed directly by the manufacturer, not the installer.
• Tulsa local since 1987. Same office, same family ownership, same brand. Storm-chaser contractors come and go. We will still be here in 20 years when you have a warranty question.
• TulsaPeople A-List Reader’s Choice Award winner, Expertise.com Best Roofers in Tulsa, ThreeBest Rated, BBB A+ accredited since 2000, and 600-plus five-star Google reviews on our Tulsa Google Business Profile.

Our Tulsa Metal Roofing Installation Process

Every metal roofing project we install in Tulsa follows the same documented process, refined across decades of Oklahoma roofing work:

• Step 1: Free On-Site Inspection. We come to your home, evaluate the existing roof and deck condition, measure the structure, document any storm damage if present, and discuss what you are trying to accomplish. No high-pressure sales pitch. If metal is the right answer for your home we will say so. If asphalt is the better fit, we will say that instead.
• Step 2: System Selection and Quote. Based on inspection findings, we specify the right GAF-approved metal system (standing seam or stone-coated steel) including panel profile, gauge, color, and accessory package. The written quote covers materials, labor, removal and disposal of the existing roof, deck repairs if needed, and the warranty coverage that applies.
• Step 3: Scheduling and Material Order. Once you approve the quote, we order materials and schedule the installation around weather windows and your availability. Metal systems often have longer lead times than asphalt, particularly for custom panel runs and specialty colors. We confirm the realistic timeline up front.
• Step 4: Site Preparation and Tear-Off. Our crews protect landscaping and exterior fixtures, then remove the existing roof down to the deck. We inspect the decking for storm damage, rot, or fastener failure, and complete any deck repairs before any new material goes on.
• Step 5: Underlayment and Flashing Installation. GAF synthetic underlayment goes on first, followed by ice and water shield in valleys, around penetrations, and at eaves. Flashing details at chimneys, skylights, vents, and walls are installed with the same care as the panel system itself. This is the work that determines whether a roof stays dry for 50 years or starts leaking in five.
• Step 6: Panel Installation. Standing seam panels are run from ridge to eave with proper clip spacing and engagement of the locking seam. Stone-coated steel panels are installed in their specified course pattern with hidden fasteners. Either way, expansion clearance, fastener torque, and edge details follow the GAF specification.
• Step 7: Final Trim, Ridge, and Accessories. Ridge cap, hip cap, gable trim, snow guards if specified, and any penetration boots all install last. We confirm every detail against the manufacturer’s installation manual.
• Step 8: Cleanup and Final Walk-Through. We magnetic-sweep the yard for stray fasteners, haul away all debris, and walk the completed roof with you. You receive the GAF warranty registration, our workmanship warranty document, and any follow-up maintenance recommendations specific to your system.

Tulsa Neighborhoods Where Metal Roofing Fits

Metal roofing makes sense almost anywhere in the Tulsa metro, but the specific system we recommend often depends on the neighborhood context.

Newer construction subdivisions. Standing seam metal is increasingly common on newer homes in Bixby, Jenks, south Tulsa, and Owasso. Modern architectural styles complement the panel aesthetic, lot orientations often expose roofs to direct sun where reflective benefits matter most, and newer construction tends to have the roof geometry (clean lines, manageable pitches, few penetrations) that metal installations favor.

Established central Tulsa neighborhoods. Older homes in Maple Ridge, Brookside, Florence Park, and similar established central Tulsa neighborhoods typically pair better with stone-coated steel than standing seam. The traditional shingle or shake profile preserves the streetscape while delivering the same hail and wind performance as panelized metal. Mature tree cover in these neighborhoods also makes the reflectivity benefit of standing seam less impactful.

Broken Arrow and outer suburbs. A growing share of Tulsa roof replacement projects in Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Sand Springs convert from asphalt to metal at replacement time, particularly on homes that have already weathered one or two hail-driven asphalt replacements. For homeowners planning to stay long-term, the lifetime math typically favors making the metal switch on the next replacement cycle.

Commercial-adjacent and outbuilding applications. If you own a Tulsa-area property with a primary residence plus shop, barn, or outbuilding, metal roofing works well for both. For business properties specifically, our commercial metal roofing team handles those installations under a separate project workflow.

Wherever your home sits in the Tulsa metro, a free Tulsa roof inspection is the right next step. As your Tulsa roofing company since 1987, we will tell you honestly whether metal is the right answer for your home, or whether Tulsa roof repair on your existing roof is the better near-term call.

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