The roofing material on a Broken Arrow or Tulsa covered patio structure — the material covering the covered patio’s roof deck and shedding rain away from the outdoor kitchen and dining area below — is a choice that affects the covered patio’s durability, sound characteristics during rain, aesthetic relationship to the home, and long-term maintenance requirements. The two most common roofing materials for residential covered patios in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow market are architectural asphalt shingles (the same material used on most Oklahoma home roofs) and standing seam metal roofing (steel or aluminum panels with concealed fasteners and raised seams). VistaScapes & Design uses both materials on covered patio projects depending on the homeowner’s preferences and the home’s existing roof material.
Architectural Shingles for Covered Patios
Architectural asphalt shingles are the most common covered patio roofing material in the Broken Arrow residential market for a clear reason: they match the home’s existing roof exactly, creating a seamless visual connection between the home and the covered patio addition. When a covered patio is attached to the home at the roofline, the covered patio’s roof plane becomes a visible extension of the home’s roof — a shingle match ensures the addition looks like it was part of the original house design rather than a bolt-on addition. 30-year architectural shingles in Oklahoma’s climate perform well when installed correctly with proper ventilation and ice and water shield underlayment — they resist Oklahoma’s hail events adequately (though severe hail can damage any shingle roof) and are straightforward to repair after damage. The sound characteristic of shingles during rain is similar to the home’s existing roof — no amplified rain noise. Shingle covered patios cost $8 to $14 per square foot for the roofing component of the structure. When the home’s roof is due for replacement, the covered patio shingles typically replace at the same time, keeping the two surfaces in sync.
Metal Roofing for Covered Patios
Standing seam metal roofing — 24-gauge steel or aluminum panels in concealed-fastener profiles — is the preferred roofing choice for Broken Arrow covered patios where the homeowner wants the longest possible roof lifespan, the strongest hail resistance, or a contemporary architectural aesthetic. A properly installed standing seam metal roof has a 40 to 60-year lifespan, outperforming architectural shingles by 10 to 20 years. Metal roofing is also the most hail-resistant covered patio option — a Class 4 impact-rated metal panel is the highest hail-resistance classification available and some Oklahoma insurers offer premium discounts for Class 4 roofing. The visual character of metal roofing is distinct from shingles — it is appropriate for contemporary, craftsman, or industrial-aesthetic homes where the standing seam profile is a deliberate design choice, but it creates a visual mismatch on homes with traditional shingle roofs if not handled carefully. The sound of rain on a metal covered patio roof is notably louder than on a shingle roof — for homeowners who enjoy the sound of rain on a metal roof, this is a feature; for homeowners who find it intrusive during outdoor conversation, the acoustic difference should be evaluated before committing. Metal covered patio roofing costs $14 to $22 per square foot for the roofing component.
Call VistaScapes & Design at (918) 779-1317 for a free covered patio consultation in Tulsa. We’ll help you choose the right roofing material for your covered patio based on your home’s existing roof, your aesthetic preferences, and your budget.
