Storm protection that stays put
Concealed-clip panels carry wind-uplift ratings up to roughly 160–180 mph, with no exposed fasteners to loosen over time. The roof is engineered to stay on when the next storm tracks through.
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Metal roofing for Palm Beach County
Standing-seam, aluminum, Galvalume, and copper roofs — engineered for hurricanes, immune to salt air, and built to outlast asphalt several times over. Installed and fabricated by a local crew, fully permitted to Florida code.
★ 40–70 yr lifespanFL Product Approved upliftAluminum, steel & copper
Built for the next forty years
Metal roofing, engineered for Florida
Metal roofing is the upgrade that answers the two things that age a roof fastest in Palm Beach County: hurricanes and salt air. A metal roof pairs interlocking panels with a sealed secondary water barrier, so the assembly resists wind uplift, sheds wind-driven rain, and keeps performing decade after decade while an asphalt roof is already on its second or third replacement. Done right, it is the last roof many homes ever need.
We are a local, licensed roofing contractor, and we both install and fabricate metal — which matters, because a metal roof is won or lost in the details: the right alloy and coating for your distance from the ocean, panels carried to a valid Florida Product Approval (FL#) with the correct wind-uplift rating, and flashing soldered or seamed so water never finds an edge. This page walks through the metals we use, the panel profiles, how metal stacks up against tile and shingle, and what it costs here.
The upgrade
Tired shingle out. Metal that lasts in.
Drag the handle. The same roof that was curling, streaking, and shedding granules under the Florida sun becomes a clean standing-seam metal roof rated to ride out the next storm — and the next thirty after it.
Why homeowners switch to metal
What a metal roof does for your home
Storm strength is the headline, but it is rarely the only reason homeowners are glad they went to metal.
Forty to seventy years, not fifteen
Aluminum and Galvalume routinely outlast three or four shingle roofs, and copper can pass a hundred years — so the cost-per-year is often lower than it first looks.
A cooler, cheaper-to-run house
Reflective “cool roof” finishes bounce solar heat instead of absorbing it like dark asphalt, so the attic runs cooler and the AC works less through a long Florida summer.
Salt air doesn’t win
Near the ocean, aluminum and copper simply do not rust, and coated steel with stainless fasteners holds up where bare metal would corrode — the right spec for a coastal roof.
A real insurance advantage
A new, code-compliant metal roof can earn a meaningful wind-mitigation credit and makes a coastal home easier to insure. We hand you the documentation an inspection needs.
Curb appeal that holds value
Clean standing-seam lines or a stamped metal-tile profile lift a home’s value and keep the look an HOA — or the island review boards — expect to see.
Anatomy of a metal roof
Where a metal roof is won or lost
Two metal roofs can look identical from the street and perform completely differently. These are the layers that decide whether yours holds, and stays dry, for decades.
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Interlocking metal panelsConcealed-clip standing-seam panels lock together and float as they expand in the heat — no fasteners driven through the face to work loose and leak.
02
High-temp underlaymentA self-adhered secondary water barrier over solid decking is the real waterproofing layer — rated for the heat under a metal panel.
03
Hidden clips & stainless fastenersClips anchor to the deck to the approval’s schedule and let panels move; stainless fasteners resist the salt corrosion that fails cheaper steel.
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Soldered metal flashingValleys, headwalls, and penetrations are flashed in matching metal — copper on the estates — the most common leak point, done right.
Metals & profiles
The metal roofing we install & fabricate
“Metal roof” covers a range of metals and panel profiles. We match the metal to your distance from the ocean and the profile to your home’s architecture — and what the review boards will approve.
Standing seam
The concealed-fastener flagship — clean vertical lines and no face screws. Our most-recommended profile. See the deep dive.
Exposed-fastener & 5V crimp
Value-engineered panels for outbuildings, agricultural, and budget-driven roofs — proven, economical, and quick to install.
Metal shingle & tile
Stamped panels that mimic slate, shake, or barrel tile — the look of a heavy roof at a fraction of the weight, often HOA- and board-friendly.
Aluminum
The coastal default — light, rust-proof, and ideal for oceanfront homes where salt air punishes lesser metals.
Galvalume steel
Aluminum-zinc-coated steel with a baked Kynar finish — strong, economical, and color-stable across a wide palette.
Copper & zinc
Architectural metals that develop a living patina and last generations — the island standard. Explore copper roofing.
Frames, panels, coping, and flashing are fabricated in our own shop, so we can match a profile or detail an off-the-shelf system can’t — more on the roof & metal fabrication page. Pricing depends on the metal, profile, pitch, and detail work, so we quote on-site rather than over the phone.
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Metal vs. tile vs. asphalt shingle
Every roof is a trade-off of lifespan, strength, weight, and budget. Here is how the three materials we’re most often asked about line up for a Palm Beach County home.
| Standing-seam metal | Clay / concrete tile | Asphalt shingle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 40–70 yrs (copper 100+) | 50+ yrs | 15–20 yrs in FL sun |
| Wind-uplift rating | Up to ~160–180 mph | High (heavy, well-anchored) | Up to ~110–130 mph |
| Weight on structure | Light (~1–1.5 lb/sq ft) | Heavy (may need re-decking) | Light |
| Salt air / coastal | Excellent (aluminum, copper) | Good | Granule loss accelerates |
| Energy / heat | Reflective “cool roof” finishes | Thermal mass, ventilated | Absorbs heat |
| Maintenance | Very low | Low (slips / repointing) | Periodic, shorter cycle |
| Relative up-front cost | $$–$$$ | $$$ | $ |
| Island (ARCOM / Landmarks) | Copper & zinc favored | Required in-kind on estates | Routinely denied on historic estates |
On the Town of Palm Beach, material choice isn’t only about performance — ARCOM and Landmarks review steer historic estates toward in-kind clay tile, slate, and copper. We design to what the board will approve. See the island roofing guide.
Read the paperwork
Florida Product Approval, uplift ratings & the coast, decoded
Palm Beach County is the Wind-Borne Debris Region — not the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which is Miami-Dade and Broward only. A metal roof here must carry a valid approval and be installed exactly as that approval was tested. Here is what the documents and the spec actually mean.
FL# The Florida Product Approval number — the statewide approval the building department files with your permit. Every panel and clip we install carries one.
UPLIFT The roof’s tested wind-uplift rating, matched to your home’s wind load and fastened to the approval’s clip-and-screw schedule — not a guess.
COASTAL Closer to the ocean we spec aluminum, copper, or coated steel with stainless fasteners so salt air can’t corrode the assembly.
ISLAND On the Town of Palm Beach, a roofing-material change goes through ARCOM & Landmarks — we design to what the board approves and carry the review.
The everyday payoff
A roof you stop thinking about.
Once the metal is on, hurricane season stops being a worry and the years stop being a countdown to the next re-roof. Just a cooler, quieter, better-looking home that happens to be ready for anything the Atlantic sends.
Good to know
Metal roofing FAQ
How long does a metal roof last in Florida?
A properly installed metal roof is a multi-decade decision. Aluminum and Galvalume standing-seam systems commonly last 40 to 70 years in our climate, and architectural copper can pass a century — versus roughly 15 to 20 years for asphalt shingle baking under the Florida sun. The difference is partly the metal and largely the install: the right coating for the coast, a high-temp underlayment, and flashing soldered or sealed so water never finds a seam.
Is metal roofing good for hurricanes?
It is one of the strongest options you can put on a Palm Beach County home. Concealed-clip standing-seam panels have no exposed fasteners to back out, and quality systems carry a Florida Product Approval (FL#) with wind-uplift ratings up to roughly 160–180 mph. Because the county is the Wind-Borne Debris Region, we install only FL-approved assemblies anchored exactly as the approval was tested — that engineering is what makes the rating real on your roof.
How much does a metal roof cost in Palm Beach County?
Metal costs more up front than asphalt and less than the longest-lived materials, and the number depends on the metal, the profile, the roof’s size and pitch, and how much flashing and detail work it takes. Exposed-fastener panels are the value end; standing-seam aluminum and copper sit higher because there is more metal and more craft in every seam. We quote on-site after we measure rather than guessing over the phone — request a free estimate and we’ll break the number down line by line.
Does a metal roof make the house hotter or noisier?
The opposite, on both counts. Reflective “cool roof” finishes bounce solar heat instead of soaking it up the way dark shingle does, so attics run cooler and the AC works less — a real energy saving in a Florida summer. And a metal roof is not the tin barn people imagine: installed over solid decking and a self-adhered underlayment, rain noise is on par with any other roof, because you are hearing the assembly, not bare metal.
Can I install a metal roof over my existing shingles?
Sometimes — but in Palm Beach County it is usually the wrong call. A re-roof is permitted work, and going over old shingles traps heat and moisture, hides rotten decking, and can compromise the uplift rating the Florida approval depends on. On nearly every project we recommend a full tear-off to bare deck so we can inspect and re-nail the sheathing and lay a proper secondary water barrier. See how that works on our roof replacement page.
Is metal roofing allowed on the Town of Palm Beach (the island)?
Often, yes — with review. A change of roofing material on the island goes through the Town’s ARCOM (Architectural Commission), and on designated historic estates the Landmarks board can require in-kind materials such as clay tile, slate, or copper. Smooth or flat-lock copper and zinc are well established on island roofs; broad commercial-look standing-seam may not suit a given estate. We design to what the board will approve and carry the project through review — more on our Palm Beach island roofing guide.
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