Painted Metal Roof – Wood

Novatik Metal Wood recreates the natural beauty of a wood shingle roof in lightweight pre-painted modular steel. Each tile is pressed with modern forming technology that creates a deep, realistic wood-grain impression, giving the warmth of cedar shake while keeping all the advantages of metal light weight, high corrosion protection, and lasting strength. Unlike real wood shingles, Metal Wood won't rot, warp, or burn, and needs very little maintenance.

Why Choose Metal Wood

The Metal Wood profile suits rustic, craftsman, cabin, and natural-style homes where the texture of cedar shake sets the tone. Its pressed wood-grain finish delivers an authentic timber look, while the symmetric tiles overlap from either direction (left-to-right or right-to-left) for fast, invisible-seam installation. Unlike traditional wood shingles, Metal Wood resists rot, mold, splitting, and insect damage, and stands up to fire without the constant upkeep real wood demands.

Key benefits include:

• Authentic wood-shake appearance with a deep pressed grain
• No rot, warping, insect damage, or splitting
• Bidirectional overlap with invisible seams for fast installation
• Lightweight pre-painted steel for new roofs and renovations
• High resistance to impact, high winds, storms, and snow loads
• Low maintenance and 100% recyclable

Key Specifications

• Coverage: 2.09 tiles per m²
• Module weight: 2.28 kg per module
• Cover dimensions: 1295 mm length × 370 mm width
• Fixing: nails or screws in the roof plane, minimum 8 per m²
• Minimum roof pitch: 16°
• Steel: 0.5 mm or 0.6 mm, pre-painted

Built for Florida and Texas Weather

Metal Wood is engineered to perform in the demanding climates of Florida and Texas. Designed to withstand strong winds, heavy rain, hail, intense heat, and year-round UV exposure, it provides reliable protection while maintaining the appearance of natural wood. The combination of ZnMg and Zn anti-corrosion coatings helps protect the steel core from moisture, humidity, and coastal conditions, while the ZnMg alloy offers enhanced resistance to salt-mist environments. Unlike traditional wood shingles, Metal Wood will not rot, warp, or attract insects, making it a durable, low-maintenance solution for both residential and light commercial projects.

Painted Steel Construction

Each Metal Wood tile is pressed from pre-painted steel with a multi-layer build: a protective paint finish on the front, a primer, ZnMg or Zn anti-corrosion layers on both sides of the steel core, and a protective lacquer on the back. The deep-grain pressing gives a lifelike wood texture, and the panel is lightweight and 100% recyclable. For full layer composition, dimensions, and installation specifications, see the Metal Wood technical documentation (PDF).

Four Colors

Metal Wood is available in four colors — Dark Brown, Brown, Grey, and Black — natural timber tones and deep neutrals that echo the look of weathered wood and complement rustic and contemporary exteriors alike.

Industry-Leading Warranty

Metal Wood is backed by a 30-year technical warranty and a 20-year aesthetic warranty, giving long-term confidence in both the structure and the painted finish of your roof. Explore our savings calculator to compare the long-term value of metal roofing against traditional materials.

Is Metal Wood Right for Your Project?

Metal Wood is an excellent choice for homeowners, contractors, and builders who want the warmth of a cedar-shake roof with the durability, light weight, and value of painted modular steel. If you prefer a Mediterranean barrel-tile look, explore Metal Roman; for a versatile classic tile, see Metal Classic; for a modern flat profile, consider Metal Slate. To find the best fit for your project, request samples or contact our team.

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