Aluminum shake roofing from Classic Metal Roofing Systems
Country Manor Shake Metal Roof Installation in Dallas-Fort Worth
Country Manor Shake is an aluminum metal roof stamped with eight random-width cedar shakes per panel. It weighs about 46 pounds per square and cannot rust. A pocket of air under each panel helps keep attic heat down. We install it on DFW homes that want a relaxed, rustic shake look on a light roof.
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What is Country Manor Shake?
It is Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ cedar-shake profile, offered since 1996. Each 48-inch aluminum panel carries eight deeply grained shakes. They vary in height, width and apparent thickness, so the roof avoids the stamped, repeating look of cheaper metal shakes.
Two details set it apart from our steel shakes. First, the metal is aluminum, so cut edges and scratches cannot rust. Second, the deep forming lifts most of the panel off the deck. That leaves an air space Classic describes as a thermal break.
The panels lock on all four sides, and every fastener stays hidden under the course above. Wind has no exposed edge to lift.
Country Manor Shake specifications
Classic Metal Roofing Systems publishes these figures for the profile. We verify the current specification sheet before ordering.
| Spec | Country Manor Shake (per Classic) |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum, alloy 3105-H25 or equal |
| Thickness | 0.019 inch panels; accessories 0.019 or 0.024 inch |
| Panel and coverage | 48 x 12 inches; 25 panels per 100 sq ft |
| Weight | About 46 lb per 100 sq ft |
| Look | Eight random-width cedar shakes per panel |
| Interlock and fastening | Four-way interlock, concealed fasteners |
| Finish | Two-coat Fluropon PVDF with reflective pigment |
| Impact | UL impact-resistance report, file R5100 (Classic) |
| Wind | Rated to 120 mph; passed UL 580 uplift testing |
| Fire | Eligible for Class A, B or C, depending on the deck and underlayment assembly |
| Minimum slope | 3:12 in standard conditions |
| Warranty | Transferable lifetime limited warranty against peeling, chalking, cracking and fading |
| Best for | Rustic shake looks, re-roofs, homes where weight matters |
How does Country Manor Shake handle DFW conditions?
It handles heat and wind very well and hail reasonably well. Here is the honest breakdown for North Texas.
Summer heat
DFW typically sees around 20 days a year of 100-degree heat, and 2023 logged 55. Classic credits the air space and reflective pigments with energy savings of up to 25 percent and up to 34 percent less attic heat gain. Those are manufacturer figures, and results vary by attic and insulation. Pale colors such as Buckskin or White push the effect furthest.
Hail
Aluminum will not crack or shatter, and the random shake texture hides small dents well. Classic lists a UL impact report but does not state a Class 4 class on its product page. If your carrier’s credit depends on a UL 2218 Class 4 label, we confirm the listing first. Our Class 4 roofing page explains what carriers ask for.
Wind and HOAs
Classic rates the profile for 120 mph winds. The cedar look also tends to sit comfortably with HOA guidelines in wooded and older neighborhoods. Texas Property Code 202.011 gives extra protection to hail-resistant shingles that match the approved look.
How PMRS installs Country Manor Shake
We follow Classic’s installation manual and add the shop work that comes from being a fabricator. Our installation process page shows the full job sequence.
- Re-cover or tear-off: Classic designs the panel to go over many existing roofs. We approve that only over one flat, sound layer with a solid deck.
- Underlayment: high-temperature membrane in valleys and at the eaves, with a synthetic in the field. A Class A rating needs the specific deck and underlayment Classic’s UL listing names.
- Aluminum only: all flashing touching the panels is aluminum, with compatible fasteners. Steel and copper stay off the roof to prevent galvanic corrosion.
- Custom pieces: chimney saddles, wall step flashing and odd-angle valleys are bent on our computerized equipment. See our flashing and trim work.
- The air space stays open: we do not let foam or mastic fill the cavity under the panels.
Country Manor Shake colors
Classic currently offers nine colors: Buckskin, Caramel, Forest Green, Mustang Brown, Pearl Black, Shake Gray, Terra Red, Vermont Slate and White. Warm browns read most like natural cedar, while Shake Gray copies weathered wood.
Compare shades against brick and stone on our roof color chart, then judge real samples in daylight.
Country Manor Shake vs ArrowLine and Rustic Shingle
Country Manor sits between a steel shake and Classic’s smaller hand-split shingle.
- Against EDCO ArrowLine Shake: ArrowLine is galvanized steel with a stated Class 4 rating and usually a lower price. Country Manor is lighter, rust-free and more random in texture.
- Against Rustic Shingle: both are Classic aluminum. Rustic uses 24-inch panels and a smaller-scale hand-split pattern that suits dormers and small planes. Country Manor’s 48-inch panels cover big, simple slopes quickly.
Low porch roofs under 3:12 tie in with standing seam. Compare every option on the metal shingle hub, and see the roof cost guide for how we price.
Country Manor Shake questions
Why is Country Manor Shake made of aluminum instead of steel?
Aluminum does not rust, even where the panel is cut or scratched, and it is light. Classic’s panels weigh about 46 pounds per 100 square feet. That makes it a strong choice for re-roofs and for homes where added weight is a concern.
What is the air space under Country Manor Shake for?
The deep shake shapes hold most of the metal off the deck and leave a pocket of air between them. Classic calls it a thermal break, because it cuts the heat passing from hot metal into the attic. In a DFW summer that pocket and a reflective finish work together.
Is Country Manor Shake Class 4 rated?
Classic lists a UL impact-resistance report, file R5100, for Country Manor Shake. Its product page does not spell out the UL 2218 class. If your carrier’s Class 4 credit is the deciding factor, we confirm the current listing before ordering or point you to a steel option.
What roof pitch does Country Manor Shake need?
Classic calls for a slope of at least 3:12 in typical conditions. Most pitched DFW homes are steeper than that. Flatter porch and patio roofs are better served by standing seam in a matching color.
How many colors does Country Manor Shake come in?
Classic currently shows nine: Buckskin, Caramel, Forest Green, Mustang Brown, Pearl Black, Shake Gray, Terra Red, Vermont Slate and White. All use a two-coat Fluropon PVDF finish with reflective pigment.
Classic’s warranty and our workmanship terms are compared on the warranties page.
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A cedar look that weighs 46 pounds a square
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