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Oxford Shingle Aluminum Roof for Dallas-Fort Worth Homes
An Oxford Shingle aluminum roof has the clean, flat lines of a premium architectural shingle or slate, in a panel that weighs about 40 pounds per square. Of the seven shingle systems we install, it is the lightest and the closest match to the composition roofs on most DFW streets.
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What is Oxford Shingle, and who is it for?
Oxford Shingle is a Classic Metal Roofing Systems panel, 60 inches wide and 12 inches tall. Each panel is formed to look like a run of flat shingles with sharp shadow lines between tabs. There is no wood grain and no deep texture.
Three things set it apart from our shake profiles. The aluminum is thicker at 0.024 inch, so the flat face stays crisp. The finished roof is the lightest we offer. And Classic fixes the panels with aluminum clips that let them move as they heat up.
It suits colonial, Tudor, French country, modern farmhouse and traditional brick homes that would look odd under a rustic shake.
Oxford Shingle specifications
All values below are Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ published data. We confirm the live specification sheet when we order.
| Spec | Oxford Shingle (per Classic) |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum, alloy 3105-H25 or equal |
| Thickness | 0.024 inch panels |
| Panel and coverage | 60 x 12 inches; 20 panels per 100 sq ft |
| Weight | About 40 lb per 100 sq ft |
| Interlock and fastening | Four-way interlock; concealed aluminum clips at the top locks allow expansion |
| Finish | Two-coat Fluropon PVDF with reflective pigment; ThermoBond powder coat for custom colors |
| Impact | UL impact-resistance report, file R5100 (Classic) |
| Wind approvals | Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval listed by Classic |
| Fire | Eligible for Class A, B or C by assembly; California ASTM E108 Class A assembly listed |
| Minimum slope | 3:12 |
| Warranty | Transferable lifetime limited warranty against peeling, chalking, cracking and fading |
| Best for | Clean shingle or slate looks, re-roofs, HOA streets of composition roofs |
Why does Oxford Shingle work so well in DFW subdivisions?
Because it looks like the roofs already there. Asphalt composition shingles are still the dominant roof across the Metroplex. A flat metal shingle blends in where a shake or ribbed panel would stand out.
HOA review
Texas Property Code 202.011 protects hail- and wind-resistant shingles that resemble the shingles a subdivision allows. A flat Oxford roof in Deep Charcoal or Vermont Slate is about as close a match as metal gets. We prepare the sample and data sheet your committee will want.
Heat swings
Long 60-inch panels grow and shrink more than short ones. That is why the clip detail matters here, where January 2024 brought 89 straight hours at or below freezing and July brings triple digits. The reflective PVDF finish also helps keep attic temperatures down.
Hail
Aluminum will not crack like asphalt or slate, but a flat face shows dents more readily than a textured shake. Classic lists a UL impact report for the panel. If you need a UL 2218 Class 4 label for an insurance credit, ask us to confirm the listing first. Our Class 4 metal roofing page explains the process.
How we install an Oxford Shingle roof
Straight lines make or break a flat profile. Our crews snap chalk lines for every course so the shadow lines run true from rake to rake.
- We decide between tear-off and re-cover after walking the deck. Any sag or soft spot shows through a flat panel, so the deck must be flat.
- We lay a synthetic field underlayment, with heat-rated peel-and-stick membrane along the eaves and in valleys, from our underlayment range.
- We set Classic’s starter strip, then lock each 60-inch panel into the course below and clip it at the top lock.
- We fabricate aluminum valley, wall and chimney flashing in our shop. Only aluminum or compatible fasteners touch the panels.
- We finish with Classic’s hip, ridge and gable trim, with ridge venting where the attic needs it.
Oxford Shingle colors
Classic lists 11 standard colors: Brite Red, Buckskin, Copper Penny, Deep Charcoal, Forest Green, Mustang Brown, Shake Gray, Solid Copper, Terra Red, Vermont Slate and White. The Slate Rock blends use the same panel and have their own page.
Lighter shades such as Buckskin and White reflect the most heat. See our metal roof colors guide before you narrow the list.
Oxford Shingle vs Slate Rock Oxford and Country Manor Shake
Choose standard Oxford for a uniform, solid-color roof with the lowest weight in our lineup.
- Slate Rock Oxford is the same panel with a printed, multi-hued finish. It looks more like real quarried slate and hides marks better.
- Country Manor Shake swaps the flat face for deep cedar shakes and adds an insulating air space. It weighs a little more, at about 46 pounds per square.
See all seven systems on our metal shingles page, or start with residential metal roofing for a wider view. The metal roof cost page covers pricing.
Oxford Shingle questions
Does Oxford Shingle look like slate or like asphalt shingles?
It sits between the two. The flat, crisp courses read like a premium architectural shingle, and in Vermont Slate or Deep Charcoal they pass for slate from the street. For true slate color variation, Classic offers the same panel in its Slate Rock finish.
How does Oxford Shingle handle expansion in Texas heat?
Classic attaches aluminum clips at the top locks, and those clips let each panel slide slightly as it heats and cools. DFW roofs swing from winter freezes to triple-digit summer afternoons, so that movement matters. Nails driven through the face would loosen over time.
Is Oxford Shingle approved for high-wind areas?
Classic lists a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and a Florida Product Approval for Oxford Shingle. Those are among the stricter wind approvals in the country. We fasten to the pattern in Classic’s installation manual.
Can I order Oxford Shingle in a custom color?
Yes. Beyond 11 standard PVDF colors and four Slate Rock blends, Classic offers custom colors through its ThermoBond powder-coat system. Custom runs add lead time, so we build that into the schedule.
Is Oxford Shingle a good choice for a re-roof over shingles?
Often. At about 40 pounds per 100 square feet it is the lightest roof in our shingle lineup, and Classic designs it to go over many existing roofs. We still inspect the deck first and tear off when the old roof is damaged or already doubled up.
Read how Classic’s lifetime limited warranty and our workmanship coverage fit together on the warranties page.
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A metal roof that blends into the street
Call (469) 466-2421 or ask for a free estimate. We bring Oxford samples, check your deck and price it in writing.