Key numbers
103 verified hail storms with stones of 1.5 inches or larger reached El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs, from 2000 to 2025 in the storm records we keep; the largest measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on July 13, 2011 (NOAA NCEI).
| Hail storms by decade, 2000 to 2025 | 2000s: 35, 2010s: 44, 2020s: 24 Source: Storm library: El Paso County hail history |
|---|---|
| Largest hail | 4.5 in. (softball), July 13, 2011 Source: NOAA NCEI |
| Costliest hail storm | $352.8 million insured losses (2016 dollars), July 28, 2016 Source: RMIIA |
| 7,500 | In Colorado State University burn tests at 7,500 feet, plywood charring under Class A asphalt shingles was about three times the area under metal roofing, and about twice under synthetic shake. Source: Colorado State University / EPiC Series in Built Environment, 2021 |
| 71.7% | According to Remodeling's 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, an asphalt shingle roof replacement in the Mountain region cost $28,475 on average and recouped 71.7% at resale. Source: Remodeling / JLC (Zonda), 2025 |
| 9.69 million | Metal was the main roofing material on 9.69 million U.S. homes in 2020. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2020 |
A storm counts when the library lists El Paso County among the areas it hit. Each hail size is the storm's largest report, which may have fallen in a neighboring county, and insured losses cover every area the storm hit.
Yes, for many Colorado Springs homeowners a metal roof is worth it: it can outlast two or three asphalt roofs, sheds snow, resists wind, and is noncombustible. It costs more up front, it can dent in large hail, and it needs snow guards over doors and walkways. If you plan to stay in the house for a long time, metal usually comes out ahead. If you may sell within a few years, impact-resistant shingles are often the better buy.
Which metal roof fits your home?
| Type | Fasteners | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standing seam | Concealed | Most homes, modern or mountain style |
| Steel and stone-coated steel | Concealed or interlocking | Durability, shingle or shake look |
| Aluminum | Varies | Lighter roofs, corrosion resistance |
| Copper | Concealed | Accent roofs, bay windows, historic homes |
| Corrugated | Exposed | Barns, shops, sheds, rustic homes |
How metal performs in Colorado Springs weather
- Snow. Metal sheds snow faster than shingles, which reduces ice dams but means sliding snow. We place snow guards where people walk.
- Wind. PPRBD’s design wind speed for homes here is 130 mph. Concealed-fastener panels and interlocking profiles resist uplift well when clipped to the manufacturer’s pattern.
- Hail. Steel is harder to dent than aluminum or copper. If hail is your main concern, ask about panels with a UL 2218 Class 4 rating.
- Fire. Metal roof assemblies can achieve the Class A rating that one- and two-family homes inside city limits are required to have. Our Class A roof guide explains assembly ratings and the gap rule for ribbed and stone-coated profiles, our gutters and debris guide covers the roof edge, and the wildfire home hardening guide covers the rest of the house.
Our article on how long a metal roof lasts in Colorado Springs covers lifespan in more detail.
What PPRBD requires
A metal reroof needs a permit like any other reroof over 100 square feet. Direct-to-deck metal shingles do not need a mid-roof inspection, the same as asphalt. Above 7,000 feet an ice barrier is required at the eaves. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections.
Cost and financing
Metal costs more than asphalt per square foot, and the spread depends on the profile and the metal. Our metal roofing cost guide for Colorado Springs has the ranges. Financing can help spread out the cost.
Why homeowners trust us with metal
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, and has 650+ Google reviews. We install metal on homes across El Paso County, including Monument. Compare metal with every other material on our residential roofing page, or book a free metal roof consultation.
Sources: PPRBD, Reroof Guidelines (rev. 03/05/2024); PPRBD, Basic Design Information (updated 06/30/2026).
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