Metal Roofing in Tampa Bay & Greater Orlando

Standing seam is the premier residential metal roofing system. The panels lock together with vertical raised seams that hide all fasteners under the panels above, eliminating the exposed-screw failure mode that plagues lower-tier metal systems. Standing seam panels are typically 16 to 24 inches wide and run continuously from ridge to eave, so a properly installed standing seam roof has no horizontal seams across the field.

RoofX installs standing seam metal in steel (G90 galvanized, painted finish), aluminum (recommended within 5 miles of saltwater for coastal Tampa Bay homes), and copper (premium architectural). Wind ratings on standing seam regularly exceed 150 to 180 mph properly installed. Lifespan in Florida is 40 to 70 years depending on substrate and coating. Standing seam typically qualifies for the largest insurance premium discounts available on Florida policies.

Stone-coated steel combines the durability of a metal roof with the aesthetic of traditional shingles, shake, or tile. The steel substrate is coated with a layer of stone granules embedded in an acrylic binder, producing a textured, color-rich appearance that doesn't read as 'metal' from the curb. RoofX installs stone-coated steel in shake, shingle, and tile profiles across Tampa Bay and Greater Orlando, particularly on homes where HOA covenants restrict the look of standing seam.

Lifespan on stone-coated steel is typically 40 to 50 years. Wind ratings up to 120 to 150 mph. The system is heavier than asphalt but lighter than tile, making it a strong choice for homes that were originally tile and are being converted to a longer-lasting system without structural reinforcement.

Galvanized steel (G90) is the most common steel substrate for metal roofing systems. The steel is hot-dip coated with zinc to prevent corrosion, then painted with a Kynar 500 or similar high-performance finish for color and UV protection. Galvanized steel is the workhorse choice for inland Tampa Bay and Greater Orlando properties where coastal salt corrosion isn't a primary concern. For coastal homes, we typically recommend aluminum or Galvalume (zinc-aluminum alloy coating) over plain galvanized steel.