Metal Shake Roofing [best] -

It sounds like you're asking about —a product designed to mimic the look of natural wood shakes (like cedar) but made from metal (typically steel or aluminum).

Note: Stone-coated steel shake tends toward the $12–$18 range. Best for: Homes in wildfire zones, coastal areas (salt-resistant aluminum), high-wind regions, or where you want wood-shake aesthetics without the fire risk or maintenance. metal shake roofing

Budget is tight, you have a very complex roof with many valleys/penetrations (install cost escalates), or you live in an HOA that mandates exact historical materials. It sounds like you're asking about —a product