Is a metal roof loud in the rain?

Much less than people expect. A residential metal roof sits over solid decking and underlayment, with an insulated attic beneath it — not over open purlins like a barn. Most homeowners notice heavy rain a little more and that is it.

Does metal attract lightning?

No. Metal roofing does not make a strike more likely. Because it is non-combustible and conductive, it is generally considered to handle a strike better than most other roof coverings.

Will it rust near the ocean?

The metal and the finish have to be chosen for the exposure. Aluminum handles salt air well, which is why it is common on coastal Florida homes. We will tell you which system suits how close you are to the water.

Is a metal roof more expensive?

Up front, yes — generally more than shingles. It lasts considerably longer and it reflects heat, so the comparison is about how long you plan to be in the house as much as the price on the estimate.

Is a metal roof loud in the rain?

Much less than people expect. A residential metal roof sits over solid decking and underlayment, with an insulated attic beneath it — not over open purlins like a barn. Most homeowners notice heavy rain a little more and that is it.

Does metal attract lightning?

No. Metal roofing does not make a strike more likely. Because it is non-combustible and conductive, it is generally considered to handle a strike better than most other roof coverings.

Will it rust near the ocean?

The metal and the finish have to be chosen for the exposure. Aluminum handles salt air well, which is why it is common on coastal Florida homes. We will tell you which system suits how close you are to the water.

Is a metal roof more expensive?

Up front, yes — generally more than shingles. It lasts considerably longer and it reflects heat, so the comparison is about how long you plan to be in the house as much as the price on the estimate.

Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537

Standing seam metal, detailed panel by panel

Metal roofing built for Florida heat, wind and salt air — with the flashing and terminations done to match.

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Standing seam metal roof installed by Flat Rate Roofing — Our work in South Florida

What we do

A metal roof is the longest-lasting system most Florida homes can put on, and it reflects a great deal of the heat that a dark roof absorbs. It is also the least forgiving to install. Panels have to be set straight, fasteners have to land where they belong, and every penetration, hip, ridge and valley has to be flashed to match the panel — which is where the difference between roofers shows.

Standing seam panels with concealed fasteners.
Exposed-fastener metal panels where the budget or the structure calls for it.
Aluminum and galvalume, finished for coastal exposure.
Hip, ridge and valley detailing cut and formed on site.
Flashing at skylights, vents, chimneys and wall terminations.
High-temperature underlayment beneath the panels.
Tear-off, deck inspection and plywood replacement first.

Permits, inspections, and who is responsible

Roofing work in Florida generally needs a permit from the city or county building department, and the permit has to be closed out with a passed final inspection. An open roofing permit is one of the first things that surfaces when a home is sold or refinanced, and it is far more expensive to resolve after the fact.

Flat Rate Roofing pulls the permit under Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC 1334537, schedules the inspections, and closes the permit when the work passes.

You can verify our license at Florida DBPR.

Metal roof questions, answered

Is a metal roof loud in the rain?: Much less than people expect. A residential metal roof sits over solid decking and underlayment, with an insulated attic beneath it — not over open purlins like a barn. Most homeowners notice heavy rain a little more and that is it.
Does metal attract lightning?: No. Metal roofing does not make a strike more likely. Because it is non-combustible and conductive, it is generally considered to handle a strike better than most other roof coverings.
Will it rust near the ocean?: The metal and the finish have to be chosen for the exposure. Aluminum handles salt air well, which is why it is common on coastal Florida homes. We will tell you which system suits how close you are to the water.
Is a metal roof more expensive?: Up front, yes — generally more than shingles. It lasts considerably longer and it reflects heat, so the comparison is about how long you plan to be in the house as much as the price on the estimate.