Permalock Aluminum Shingles

What Permalock Aluminum Shingles does

Permalock Aluminum Shingles, legally The Aluminum Shingle Company, LLC, is a US-based specialty manufacturer of permanent interlocking metal roofing shingles founded in 1948 and headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, with a secondary office in Layton. The company produces three core product lines — aluminum, copper, and zinc shingles — built around a patented four-sided interlocking shingle architecture manufactured from 5000 Series aluminum at a minimum thickness of .019 inches and finished with a proprietary Fluoroceram® coating containing at least 70% Kynar 500® resin. Products carry a non-prorated, lifetime transferable warranty, a Class IV Hail Rating, and a 165 mph wind warranty, with 95% recycled aluminum content and zero-waste installation over existing roofs positioned as differentiators.

The business model is a channel-partner distribution system. Permalock does not sell direct to homeowners; instead, it sells materials exclusively through a US-wide network of certified contractor installers granted exclusive territories, training, custom websites, marketing materials, and qualified leads generated by the company's website. Pricing is quote-based through certified installers at roughly 2x the cost of an asphalt roof, making Permalock a premium positioned offering rather than a commodity roofing supplier. Marketing is concentrated in direct-to-consumer digital channels (website with product/finish selectors and a contractor finder, a YouTube channel with installation and education videos, and an email newsletter) that feed leads into the exclusive contractor network. The company offers four premium finish sub-brands (K5 Series, Ore Series, Brazen Series, Midnight Series) covering PVDF-painted alternatives to naturally weathering metals.

Permalock serves two primary customer segments: residential homeowners seeking durable, lifetime-warranted roofing solutions, and licensed roofing contractors seeking differentiated premium products with territorial exclusivity. Architects and builders represent a secondary persona for copper and zinc offerings. The company maintains a small operational footprint of 1-10 employees, operates solely in the United States, and remains family-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, partnerships, M&A activity, or leadership transitions across the available data.

Name

Permalock Aluminum Shingles

Legal name

The Aluminum Shingle Company, LLC

Website

https://permalockroofing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Permalock Aluminum Shingles manufactures permanent interlocking aluminum, copper, and zinc roofing shingles from Kaysville, Utah, distributing exclusively through a US-wide network of certified contractors serving premium residential homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Roofing Shingles

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (33211)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Roofing Systems (IMADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Metal roofing shingles
• Aluminum roofing materials
• Copper roofing shingles
• Zinc roofing products
• Interlocking roof shingles

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Shingle Sales: Sale of aluminum roofing shingles to homeowners through certified contractor network. Products sold include standard aluminum shingles with various finish and color options, plus specialty finishes including K5 Series, Ore Series, Brazen Series, and Midnight Series.
2. Copper Shingle Sales: Sale of copper roofing shingles available in 12 oz or 16 oz pure copper with finished dimensions of 9 1/4 inches high and 18 inches wide.
3. Zinc Shingle Sales: Sale of zinc roofing shingles in multiple styles and colors including Glacier Grey, Glacier Grey Textured, Onyx Black, Sonoma Red, Gannett Green, and Ocean Blue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Permalock manufactures and supplies interlocking metal roofing shingles made of 5000 Series aluminum, copper, and zinc, finished with a Fluoroceram®/Kynar 500® protective coating. Products are sold exclusively through a network of certified contractors across the United States and carry a lifetime transferable non-prorated warranty, 165 mph wind rating, and Class IV hail rating. The company also operates a contractor certification program that grants exclusive territories, training, marketing collateral, and routed leads.

Product overview

Permalock Aluminum Shingles (The Aluminum Shingle Company) offers a multi-product portfolio of permanent metal roofing solutions centered on interlocking shingle systems. The core product lineup consists of three metal types: the Aluminum Shingle (primary product with Kynar 500® coating), Copper Shingle, and Zinc Shingle—all backed by a lifetime transferable warranty. The products share a common interlocking four-sided design with weather resistance up to 165 mph wind rating and Class IV hail rating. Premium finish sub-brands (K5 Series, Ore Series, Brazen Series, Midnight Series) provide extensive color and texture customization options across the metal shingle products. The company also operates a contractor certification program offering exclusive territories and business tools, and provides downloadable resource materials including data sheets and specs for residential, commercial, and religious applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fluoroceram: Premium Kynar 500 coating system applied to aluminum shingles, created by engineers at Morton International
• K5 Series
• Ore Series
• Brazen Series
• Midnight Series

Products and services

• PermaLock Aluminum Shingle Primary aluminum interlocking roofing shingle made from 5000 Series aluminum at minimum .019-inch thickness with Fluoroceram®/Kynar 500® coating system; manufactured with 95% recycled material, weighing 40 lb per square, with 96 shingles per box covering 100 square feet. Designed for residential roofing replacement through certified contractor installation.
• PermaLock Copper Shingle Pure copper interlocking roofing shingle available in 12 oz or 16 oz copper with reverse-lock bent on four sides and a stamped grain pattern; finished dimensions 9 1/4 inches high by 18 inches wide, with 47 shingles per box covering approximately 50 square feet. Targeted at premium residential and architectural roofing applications.
• PermaLock Zinc Shingle Architectural zinc interlocking shingle with a self-healing protective patina, available in Glacier Grey, Glacier Grey Textured, Onyx Black, Sonoma Red, Gannett Green, and Ocean Blue. Designed for residential, commercial, and religious projects where zinc's malleability supports versatile architectural design.
• PermaLock Contractor Certification Program Channel-partner program in which licensed roofing contractors apply to become certified exclusive PermaLock installers, receiving an exclusive territory, installation training, business growth tools, marketing materials, a custom website, and qualified homeowner leads routed from the PermaLock website. Certified installers purchase PermaLock products for installation on residential and architectural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Never re-roof again with lifetime warranty
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boral Roofing: Large diversified building products manufacturer offering clay, concrete, and metal roofing systems with national US distribution. Comparable as a premium roofing materials supplier, though broader in scope than PermaLock's metal-only focus.
• Englert Inc. Major US manufacturer of metal roofing coils, panels, and accessory systems, plus on-site roll-forming equipment. Overlaps with PermaLock in metal roofing materials but focuses primarily on standing seam panels rather than shingle profiles.
• DECRA Roofing Systems: Established stone-coated metal roofing brand owned by Fletcher Building with global distribution. Targets the same premium residential re-roofing segment as PermaLock but with a much larger product portfolio, broader contractor network, and significantly greater brand awareness.
• Gerard Roofing Technologies: Manufacturer of stone-coated steel metal roofing products distributed globally through dealer networks. Overlaps with PermaLock on premium residential metal roofing but competes across a different sub-segment (steel vs aluminum) with different aesthetic positioning.
• Drexel Metals: US manufacturer and distributor of metal roofing systems, coatings, and roll-forming equipment serving roofing contractors. Comparable as a supplier in the metal roofing supply chain with overlapping customer base of certified installers.

Others

• Revere Copper Products: Major North American copper sheet and coil manufacturer whose copper shingle products and architectural copper materials compete directly with PermaLock's copper shingle line. Overlaps narrowly on the copper product subset but operates more broadly as a raw materials and architectural metals supplier.

Direct peers

• Classic Metal Roofing Systems: Manufactures aluminum, steel, and copper roofing systems including shake, shingle, and tile profiles for residential applications. Sells through regional dealers and contractors across the US with comparable lifetime warranty offerings on metal roofing products.
• Interlock Roofing Systems: Direct competitor offering aluminum interlocking shingle roofing systems with multi-sided locking designs and similar lifetime warranty positioning. Most directly comparable as another aluminum shingle specialist targeting residential re-roofing through certified contractor networks in North America.
• ATAS International: US-based manufacturer of metal roofing, wall, and ceiling panels including shingle and shingle-style products formed from aluminum, copper, and zinc. Distributes through a network of fabricators and contractors with comparable architectural metal roofing positioning.
• Matterhorn Metal Roofing: Manufactures steel and aluminum metal roofing shingle products with multiple profiles for residential applications. Comparable as a metal shingle-only manufacturer with similar premium product positioning and contractor-channel distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/permalockroofing
• Xx.com/AluminumShingle

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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