Three kinds of metal roof around Rhome
Rhome grew from 1,633 residents in the 2020 Census base to an estimated 1,961 in 2025, and the towns around it grew much faster: Census estimates show Justin going from 4,399 to 7,285 and Northlake from 5,238 to 12,036 over the same years. That growth means the metal work we do from Rhome falls into three groups:
- Houses in newer subdivisions where builder-grade shingles are getting their first replacement, often after hail. Most of these owners want standing seam for the clean look.
- Acreage homes with a shop and a barn along the 287 and 114 corridor, where the house, shop and barn usually get different panels in matching colors.
- Working buildings: barndominiums, equipment barns, boat and RV storage covers, and small commercial buildings.
Which metal goes where
| Building | Usual panel | Why |
|---|---|---|
| House you see from the road | Standing seam | Hidden fasteners, crisp lines, the fewest leak points |
| Shop, barn, barndominium | R-panel or PBR | Strong, economical, quick to install on long, simple roofs |
| Boat and RV covers, lean-tos, sheds | R-panel, PBR or corrugated | Covers a lot of area for the money |
| Porch or bay on a shingle house | Standing seam accent | Dresses up the front without re-roofing everything |
Exposed-fastener panels are honest roofs, but their screws and washers need checking over the years. Standing seam costs more and needs much less of that. We'll price both where both make sense.
Barndominiums need more than panels
When people live under a metal roof, condensation becomes the issue. Warm, damp indoor air meets cold steel and drips. On barndominiums we plan the insulation and vapor control with the roof, not after it. See barndominium, shop and ag building roofs.
Hail around Rhome
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 20 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Rhome from 2016 through the September 2026 update. The April 1, 2024 storm brought 2-inch hail at Rhome and Newark, 3.4-inch hail near Justin and 4.5-inch hail near Keeter, about nine miles west. A week later, on April 8, 2024, 3-inch hail fell at Boyd, about five miles away, and 1.75-inch hail was reported right in Rhome on November 24, 2025.
Metal isn't hail-proof. Big hail can dent it, and some policies treat dents differently from leaks. A 24- or 26-gauge steel panel doesn't crack, curl or lose granules the way shingles do, and that's why many Rhome-area owners stop re-buying shingles after a second claim. Read Class 4 metal roofs and insurance before you decide. 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 figure in writing. After a qualifying install we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you. If you file an insurance claim, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and a contractor may not waive, absorb or rebate it. We never will.
Rhome permits, or county land
Inside city limits, the City of Rhome issues building permits under the 2021 building and residential codes and uses a third-party inspector. Contractors on permitted work must hold an annual city contractor license backed by a surety bond. A lot of homes with a Rhome mailing address sit outside city limits in unincorporated Wise County, where the city's process doesn't apply. We check which side of the line your property is on before we quote, so there are no surprises.
Why buy metal from a roofer with its own roll formers
- Full-length panels. We cut each panel to its roof plane, so long runs don't need mid-slope laps.
- No waiting on a panel shop for standing seam or R-panel.
- 24 or 26 gauge on every standing seam and R-panel roof. See 26 vs. 29 gauge.
- Our own crew and an owner who's on the roofs himself.
- Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see.
- 24/7 leak and storm response from an office a few minutes away.
A real job near Rhome
Our standing seam brick ranch near Rhome shows a shingle-to-metal conversion start to finish, and our blog post on switching from shingles to standing seam in Rhome walks through each step.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake. Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated. More: our Rhome office page, metal roofing in Decatur, metal roofing in Bridgeport and metal roofing across Wise County.
Product names, ratings and features are as published by the manufacturer and can change. We confirm the current rating and warranty of the exact product before we order it.
Residential warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
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