Keller gets its share of North Texas hail. After a big storm, a lot of homeowners here start asking about roofs that hold up better than a standard shingle. Euroshield rubber slate and shake comes up often, because it pairs the look of slate or cedar with a hail warranty most roofs don’t have.
I’m Blake Snow, and I’ve been roofing for 30 years. We install synthetic and rubber roofing to manufacturer specs, using certified installers. Here’s what Euroshield’s own documents say, including the parts most sales pitches skip.
Euroshield profiles at a glance
| Profile | Look | Panel size | Weight per square | Hail warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Slate | Refined slate | 40” x 21” | 240 lbs | Up to 2” hail, 50 years |
| Vermont Slate HP | Refined slate | 40” x 21” | 265 lbs | Any size for 20 years, then up to 2” |
| Rundle Slate | Thick, chiseled slate | 36” x 22.5” | 360 lbs | Up to 2” hail, 50 years |
| Beaumont Shake | Grooved cedar shake | 40” x 21” | 240 lbs | Up to 2” hail, 50 years |
| Beaumont Shake HP | Grooved cedar shake | 40” x 21” | 265 lbs | Any size for 20 years, then up to 2” |
| Ranchlands Shake | Deep-shadow rough shake | 36” x 22.5” | 310 lbs | Up to 2” hail, 50 years |
Every profile installs as panels, at 40 panels per square, each weighing roughly 6 to 9 lbs. All are listed UL 2218 Class 4.
Sources: Euroshield’s technical specifications, products page, FAQ, Limited 50-Year Pro-Rated Warranty (for products installed after August 1, 2024) and the QAI Code Evaluation Report CERus-1013.
The hail warranty: why Euroshield stands out
A Class 4 rating comes from a lab test: steel balls dropped on the product. It says nothing about whether the manufacturer will pay if hail damages your roof. Most manufacturers won’t. Euroshield is different, so it’s worth reading the terms closely.
- Basic hail warranty (every profile): for 50 years, covers cracking, splitting or perforation of the field panels from hail 2 inches or smaller, as verified by weather data for your area.
- Hail Proof warranty (Vermont Slate HP and Beaumont Shake HP only): for the first 20 years, covers the same damage from hail larger than 2 inches. After year 20, the basic 2-inch coverage applies for the rest of the 50 years.
- What’s not covered: surface scratches and minor scuffing from hail.
- The 30-day rule: you have to report suspected hail damage within 30 days of the storm and supply third-party weather data. Euroshield or its inspector decides whether hail caused the damage.
- Insurance first: for damage from any insurable risk, the warranty says you must first go through your homeowner’s insurance. Euroshield covers only eligible costs above what insurance pays, not counting your deductible.
Euroshield says on its FAQ that its Vermont Slate HP panels were tested with a simulated 4-inch hailstone fired from an air cannon at 183 mph. That’s a manufacturer’s test, so treat the warranty, not the video, as what you can count on.
Wind: read the 145 km/h line
This is the clause I point out to every Keller homeowner. The warranty excludes damage from winds over 145 km/h (about 90 mph). It also excludes any damage any time after the roof has been exposed to winds over that speed, as verified by weather data.
Euroshield publishes higher wind test results. For example, it rates Beaumont Shake HP for gusts up to 170 mph under ASTM D3161. But the warranty’s 90 mph clause is what governs coverage. North Texas storms can top that, so make sure your homeowner’s policy is solid too.
Fire: Class C, not Class A
The QAI code report says Ranchlands Shake, Rundle Slate, Beaumont Shake and Vermont Slate Loc form Class C roof assemblies when installed per the report. The underlayment for a fire-classified assembly has to follow the report’s Table 3. Euroshield itself says its products are considered Class C.
If your HOA, builder or insurer requires Class A, check that before you fall in love with a sample. We can compare Enviroshake and other synthetic slate products and show you each one’s published fire listing for your roof assembly.
Install details that protect the warranty
From Euroshield’s warranty, FAQ, installation guide and the QAI report:
- Slope: 4:12 to 20:12. Euroshield says slopes of 3:12 or less aren’t suitable.
- Full tear-off is mandatory. The warranty is void if Euroshield goes over an existing roof. The old roofing and underlayment come off, and the deck gets inspected and repaired.
- Solid deck: at least ½-inch wood-panel sheathing per the QAI report.
- Synthetic underlayment: Euroshield’s install guide calls for synthetic underlayment meeting ASTM D226, D4869 or D6757.
- Valleys: ice-and-water membrane in the valley, a 24-inch metal valley over it, and an 18-inch strip of membrane on each side, with panels held 2 inches back from the valley center.
- Ventilation matters. The warranty excludes warping or curling from heat build-up in poorly vented attics. Euroshield also says the new-rubber smell fades over time as long as the attic is properly ventilated. In a Keller summer, that’s not optional.
- Register within 90 days. The warranty is valid only if the purchase certificate is signed and returned to Euroshield within 90 days of installation, and the job is paid in full.
More fine print worth knowing
- After 10 years, it’s a refund, not a new roof. After 120 months, Euroshield’s remedy is a prorated refund of the original product price (months remaining divided by 600), with no install costs.
- Labor is covered only for the first 5 years, capped at the lesser of the original install cost, local rates or $200 per square.
- One transfer, within 10 years. The new owner must send written notice and a $300 (Canadian) fee within 90 days of the sale.
- Claims go to Euroshield in writing, by registered mail, within 45 days of finding a problem. Telling your contractor isn’t notice to Euroshield.
- Color: the color goes all the way through, so scratches don’t show a different color underneath. Uniform fading from normal weathering isn’t covered.
Euroshield vs. other hail-resistant roofs for Keller
| Euroshield | Class 4 shingle | Standing seam metal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Slate or cedar shake | Shingle | Modern metal |
| Hail warranty | Yes: up to 2” (50 yrs); any size on HP (20 yrs) | Check the brand; many exclude hail | Check the panel and finish warranty |
| Fire | Class C | Check the product listing | Check the assembly listing |
| Weight | 240 to 360 lbs per square | Light | Light |
Not sure? We also install Class 4 shingles and standing seam metal in Keller. We run our own roll formers for 24- and 26-gauge standing seam, and our metal lead time is typically 1 to 2 weeks. Euroshield is less common in Texas supply houses, so we check availability before we quote.
Insurance in Keller
Texas insurers must offer a premium credit for UL 2218 impact-rated roofs, but each company sets its own amount, and Class 4 earns the largest. We can’t promise a discount. Ask your insurer for their number in writing. After a qualifying install, we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you.
After a storm
Get the roof inspected and documented before anyone patches it. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file a claim, but check your policy. On a Euroshield roof, also notify Euroshield within 30 days. See our August 26, 2026 hail recap for Keller, Haslet and Alliance and our storm damage page.
What we do on a Keller rubber slate or shake roof
- Full tear-off, deck repair and the underlayment, valley and flashing details Euroshield requires
- Ventilation check and corrections before the new roof goes on
- Help with Euroshield’s warranty registration, plus a free digital photo report
- A workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job
Talk to us about Euroshield in Keller
We roof in Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, North Richland Hills, Watauga and Haslet. We’re certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake, and many other roof manufacturers. We’re BBB A+ rated, with 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome. Learn more on our Euroshield page, request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228.
