The light, tile-look metal roof explained: when it beats re-tiling, what it costs around the panels, and where it leaks.
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A stone-coated metal roof is steel pressed into a tile shape and coated with stone chips bonded on with an acrylic film, so it looks like a tiled roof but weighs far less. In Malaysia it is mainly chosen when an old clay or concrete tile roof needs replacing and the trusses are tired, or when a new design wants a tile look on a light roof. ClickBina quotes metal tile systems per job, because the profile, coating and insulation vary, so there is no honest per-square-foot figure for the tiles alone. What is published are the lines that come with a switch from tile to metal: batten reconfiguration at RM3,000 – RM8,000 and stripping the old roof at RM1,500 – RM4,000 (indicative 2026, Klang Valley).
Wikipedia describes a stone-coated metal roof as a roof made from steel or another metal that is coated with stone chips attached with an acrylic film, aiming for a more durable roof that keeps the look of a traditional roofing material. The idea goes back to corrugated steel roofs protected with a coating of bitumen and sand or stone. Today it is sold as tile-shaped steel panels.
ClickBina's roof tile types guide puts it in the same family as other metal roof tiles: coated steel pressed into a tile-like profile, sometimes finished with a textured coating so it reads as tiles from the street, with its appeal being weight.
| Roof | What it is | Typical use in Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Clay or concrete tile | Heavy individual tiles on battens and trusses | Most terraces, semi-Ds and bungalows |
| Stone-coated metal tile | Steel tile-profile panels with a bonded stone-chip surface | Re-roofing over weak trusses; newer designs wanting a tile look |
| Plain metal tile | Steel tile-profile sheet with a paint finish | Same uses, without the stone texture |
| Metal longspan or IBR sheet | Long trapezoidal or corrugated sheet | Extensions, porches, low-pitch roofs |
| Concern | What to know |
|---|---|
| Rain noise | Metal roofs are noisier than clay or concrete; ClickBina's guides rate rain noise as moderate with insulation added, so plan the insulation with the roof |
| Heat | A metal roof needs foil or insulation under it; the re-roofing guide calls the underlay critical for metal roofs in our climate |
| Leak points | Like other metal roofs, leaks come mostly from fixings, laps and flashings rather than the panel itself |
| Not a like-for-like swap | Switching from tile to metal means reconfiguring the battens |
| Price | Quoted per job; it is not the cheap option compared with plain metal sheet |
| Matching neighbours | On a terrace, the junction with the next house's tiles needs careful flashing |
Most Malaysian enquiries come from owners of older tiled houses whose roof leaks in many places. The sequence below follows ClickBina's re-roofing process, adjusted for a switch to metal:
Our roof truss replacement guide covers the structure question if the trusses need work anyway.
These are ClickBina's published figures (indicative 2026, Klang Valley). The stone-coated panels themselves are quoted per job; the lines below are what usually sits around them, plus two whole-roof bands for comparison.
| Item | Indicative price | Source guide |
|---|---|---|
| Batten reconfiguration when switching from tile to metal | RM3,000 – RM8,000 | Metal roof sheet guide |
| Strip and dispose of the old roof | RM1,500 – RM4,000 | Roof rust guide |
| Truss repair or replacement | RM5,000 – RM20,000 | Roof rust guide |
| Scaffolding | RM1,000 – RM3,000 | Roof rust guide |
| Foil or sarking under the roof when re-roofing | RM1.50 – RM3.00 per sq ft | PU sandwich panel guide |
| Comparison: clay or concrete tile re-roof, about 1,500 sq ft, all-in | RM 13,500–25,500 | Re-roofing cost guide |
| Comparison: metal longspan re-roof, same roof, all-in | RM13,500 – RM27,000 | Metal roof sheet guide |
WhatsApp us your job details for a quote — we reply within the hour. A renovation site visit is free, and a repair inspection is RM180, deducted from the bill if you go ahead. We serve KL, Selangor & Putrajaya.
💬 WhatsApp for a quoteAsk each quote to name the panel maker and product, the coating, and what insulation goes under it, so the comparison is like for like. A quote that leaves out battens, foil or ridges is not cheaper; it is incomplete.
ClickBina's guides advise asking how a metal tile system is fixed and what insulation goes under it. Foil or sarking under the panels is the minimum; insulation above the ceiling does more for both heat and rain noise. Our roof insulation guide compares the options.
| Situation | Stone-coated metal tile? |
|---|---|
| Old tiled terrace, trusses sound, budget tight | Re-tiling with clay or concrete may be simpler; compare both quotes |
| Old tiled house, trusses tired or sagging | Worth pricing: the light roof may avoid some truss work |
| New design wanting a tile look on a light structure | A natural fit |
| Low-pitch extension or porch | Plain longspan or IBR sheet usually suits low pitches better |
| Quiet bedroom directly under the roof | Only with proper insulation and a ceiling |
For the bigger tile-versus-metal decision, our metal vs tile roof guide sets out the published differences in life, noise and price.
WhatsApp us your job details for a quote: your area, house type, the rough roof size, what is on the roof now and where it leaks. ClickBina is an experienced KL & Selangor contractor for whole-house refurbishment and trade coordination, so the roof, gutters, ceiling and insulation can be planned as one job. We reply within the hour, and the price agreed is a flat price with no hidden charges.
How we estimated prices: every RM figure on this page is quoted unchanged from the ClickBina guides named above; they are indicative Klang Valley ranges for 2026. No stone-coated panel rate is published, so none is printed.
WhatsApp us your job details for a quote — we reply within the hour. A renovation site visit is free, and a repair inspection is RM180, deducted from the bill if you go ahead. We serve KL, Selangor & Putrajaya.
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