Hurricane-rated metal roofing

The climate here is hard on roofs: sustained heat, heavy afternoon rain, and a hurricane season every year. Metal answers all three at once, which is why it increasingly replaces shingle on properties owners intend to keep.

Standing seam is the higher-performing system, with concealed fasteners and long panels running to the ridge. Metal shingle profiles suit properties where the look of a tile or shake roof matters but the performance of metal is wanted.

Metal costs more up front than architectural shingle and lasts two to three times as long. Between service life, cooling savings and a possible wind mitigation credit, the gap narrows considerably over the time you own the roof.

This page covers the service in general. These go into the detail for a specific roof type or area.