Quick answer: A ProVia shake metal roof is a steel roof formed and textured to look like cedar shake. It gives you the shake look without the moss, rot, splitting and constant upkeep of real wood. John Beal Roofing installs ProVia metal shake roofing across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty plus ProVia's standard product warranty.
What is a ProVia metal shake roof?
ProVia makes metal roofing in profiles that mimic traditional materials, and its shake profile is shaped and textured to read like hand-split cedar from the street. Underneath the look, it's a metal roof: it doesn't absorb water, it doesn't grow moss, and it doesn't split or cup the way wood does as it ages.
ProVia metal shake vs. real cedar shake
- Moss and rot — cedar holds moisture and grows moss in shady yards; metal sheds water and doesn't feed moss.
- Maintenance — cedar needs cleaning, treatment and replacement of split shakes; metal shake needs far less.
- Fire — untreated wood is combustible; a metal roof is not.
- Look — both give a textured, dimensional shake roofline.
Still love real wood? See cedar shake roof replacement and cedar shake roof repair. Prefer a composite? See Brava synthetic shake.
ProVia metal shake vs. asphalt shingles
Architectural asphalt shingles are the most common roof in the Midwest. A ProVia metal shake roof costs more up front than asphalt, but it's chosen by homeowners who want the shake look, less upkeep and a roof they won't think about for a long time. We'll put both options in writing so you can compare.
Who a metal shake roof is right for
- Homes replacing a worn cedar shake roof that want to keep the same look
- Shady, tree-heavy lots where moss and debris have been a problem
- Homeowners planning to stay long-term who want low maintenance
How a ProVia metal shake installation works
- Free inspection — we check the deck, ventilation and flashing details.
- Written proposal — ProVia profile and color, underlayment, flashing and trim, all itemized.
- Tear-off and deck repair — old roofing removed, any soft decking replaced.
- Installation — metal shake panels, ridge, valleys and wall flashing installed to ProVia's instructions.
- Cleanup and final walkthrough — magnetic nail sweep and a written warranty.
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Get a ProVia metal shake estimate near you
- Toll-free, 24/7 — 1-800-JOHN-BEAL (1-800-564-6232)
- St. Louis — 314-429-6000 · Kansas City, MO — (816) 572-9500 · Kansas City, KS — 913-281-6000
- Metro East & Southern Illinois — 618-549-0800 · Springfield, MO — 417-429-1927
- Columbia, Jefferson City & Lake of the Ozarks — 573-343-8993 · Indianapolis — 317-726-6000 · Chicagoland — 331-204-4910
Why homeowners pick John Beal Roofing
- Family-owned for three generations, with 50,000+ satisfied customers and 669 Google reviews
- 10+ local offices serving 500+ cities in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky
- Lifetime workmanship warranty on every roof we install, plus the manufacturer's standard product warranty
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a ProVia shake metal roof?
- It is a steel roof from ProVia formed and textured to look like cedar shake, giving the shake look without wood's moss, rot and splitting.
- Does John Beal Roofing install ProVia metal roofing?
- Yes. We install ProVia metal shake roofing across Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Call 1-800-JOHN-BEAL (1-800-564-6232).
- Is metal shake better than cedar shake?
- For upkeep, yes: metal doesn't absorb water, grow moss, rot or split. Cedar is real wood with a natural look; we install and repair both.
- Does a metal shake roof cost more than shingles?
- It costs more up front than asphalt shingles. We give you a free written estimate for each option so you can compare.
- Can you replace my cedar shake roof with ProVia metal shake?
- Yes. It's one of the most common reasons homeowners choose it: same shake look, much less maintenance.
- What warranty comes with a ProVia metal shake roof?
- Our lifetime workmanship warranty on the installation, plus ProVia's standard product warranty.