Dallas County · University Park, Texas
Metal Roofs for University Park Tudors, Georgians and New Builds
University Park blends 1920s-40s Tudor and Georgian homes with large 2000s-2020s rebuilds, and standing seam metal is already a familiar sight on streets near SMU. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems forms mechanical lock and snap lock standing seam in steel, aluminum, copper and zinc for those homes, installs metal slate and shake profiles, and supplies shop drawings and panels to builders on teardown-rebuild lots. The city is in Dallas County, just north of Highland Park, about 9 miles from our Mesquite office.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
Roof Types We See Around University Park
In Volk Estates and University Heights, older Tudors carry steep, intersecting gables with dormers and tall chimneys, while Georgians tend toward simpler hipped roofs with formal cornices. Slate and tile are common on both, and the metal around them, from valley flashing to chimney counterflashing, is usually what wears out first. The rebuilds on cleared lots are larger, often with low-slope sections, parapets and modern massing. For a Tudor, metal slate or copper accents keep the period look. For a Georgian, a crisp 1-inch mechanical lock reads like a traditional metal roof. For a modern rebuild, zinc or dark Kynar 500 steel in 1.5-inch mechanical lock handles the low slopes.
We serve Volk Estates, Caruth Hills, University Heights and the streets around Snider Plaza, from Southern Methodist University east to US-75 Central Expressway.
University Park Hail, Wind and Heat: What a Roof Faces
University Park was in the hardest-hit zone of the June 13, 2012 baseball-size hailstorm, which caused roughly $900 million in insured damage across Dallas County. A new or replacement roof here should be planned for the next one. Manufacturer UL 2218 Class 4 ratings are available on stone-coated steel and many metal shingle and slate products. On standing seam, heavier 24- or 22-gauge steel and thicker copper and zinc limit cosmetic dents. Any Class 4 credit is set by each insurer. For wind, concealed clips are spaced to the higher uplift zones at corners and edges.
- Impact-rated standing seam, stone-coated steel and metal shingle options
- Heavier 24-gauge panels that resist cosmetic hail dents better than thinner steel
- Clip spacing and fastening planned for Texas wind uplift
See how Class 4 impact-rated metal roofing works, or compare standing seam systems and stone-coated steel.
Roof Systems for University Park Homes and Buildings
University Park is where our engineering and fabrication matter most. Builders and architects on rebuild lots get take-offs, shop drawings and panels formed to each run. Mechanical lock in zinc, copper or Kynar steel suits low-slope modern sections. Metal slate and copper accents fit Tudor and Georgian restorations, and custom box gutters and flashings are bent to match the roof metal.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Concealed-fastener standing seam in 24-gauge Galvalume, aluminum, copper or zinc, with Kynar 500 finishes built for Texas sun.
Stone-Coated Steel
DECRA shake, shingle and tile profiles that keep a traditional look on University Park homes in HOA neighborhoods.
Metal Shingles and Shakes
EDCO and Classic Metal Roofing Systems shingle and shake profiles in colors that suit brick and stone.
Shop, Barn and Porch Panels
Durable ribbed panels for metal buildings and agricultural roofs, cut to length for each run.
Custom Flashing and Chimney Caps
Valley, wall and step flashing, coping and chimney caps bent to match your roof color and profile.
Need a number first? Enter your roof size and panel choice in the PMRS metal roof calculator for a University Park ballpark, then let us measure.
University Park HOA Rules and City Permits for Metal
University Park has no HOAs; the city’s own strict building and zoning codes govern exterior work and materials. Texas Property Code 202.011, which generally prevents HOAs from banning impact-resistant or energy-efficient roofing that resembles approved materials while letting them regulate color and appearance, therefore plays a smaller role than city review. We prepare the submittal for your builder or architect, check the requirements for the address, and pull the city permit where required.
University Park at a Glance
| Counties | Dallas County |
| ZIP codes we cover | 75205, 75225 |
| Residents | Roughly 25,000 |
| From our office | About 9 miles from 3100 Manchester Dr in Mesquite |
| Roof systems | Standing seam, stone-coated steel, metal shingles and shakes, corrugated and PBR panels, custom flashing, chimney caps and metal gutters |
| Estimate and warranty | Free and itemized in writing; lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam |
Built and Installed by One Company, in University Park Too
- Written, itemized estimates that spell out panel, gauge, finish, underlayment and trim.
- Our own installation crews, managed from our Mesquite office.
- A lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam roofs. See our warranties.
- Class 4 impact-rated systems and the product documentation insurers ask for.
- Your deductible stays your deductible. Texas law bars roofers from covering it, and we comply.
What University Park Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
Can builders on University Park rebuild lots get shop drawings?
Yes. For builders and architects, we prepare estimates and take-offs, shop drawings and project engineering, with site-specific engineering available on request. Panels are roll-formed and cut to the length of each roof run, and trim and coping are bent on computerized equipment, so the details on the drawings match what arrives on site. We also supply materials to roofing contractors.
Should a modern Park Cities rebuild use zinc or copper?
Both work in our mechanical lock panels. Rheinzink zinc, in .7 or .8 mm, weathers to a soft blue-gray that suits modern, minimal facades. Copper, in 16 or 20 oz, turns brown and eventually moves toward green, and it suits warmer brick and stone. Both need a solid deck, and both are machine-seamed to qualify for a weather-tightness warranty.
Would a metal roof have come through the June 2012 hail?
Metal panels generally keep shedding water after hail that cracks slate or tile, but they may not stay dent-free. UL 2218 Class 4 testing measures cracking and rupture, not cosmetic marks, so baseball-size hail can still dent thinner panels. Heavier gauges and textured stone-coated surfaces hide marks better. Check whether your policy excludes cosmetic damage before choosing.
Do you offer free metal roofing estimates in University Park?
Yes, and they come in writing. A PMRS estimator measures the roof, looks at the decking and flashing, lays out panel and color choices, and itemizes the price. From our Mesquite office, University Park is roughly 9 miles away.
More Cities Near University Park
- Highland Park (1 mi)
- Dallas (5 mi)
- Farmers Branch (8 mi)
- Addison (8 mi)
- Richardson (8 mi)
- Irving (9 mi)
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Price a Metal Roof for Your University Park Property
Send the form for a written University Park estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk metal roofing with the people who fabricate it.