Maybe you’re putting a new roof on a workshop, carport or barn and want something tough that won’t cost what a house roof does. Or you already have a corrugated metal roof, and now there are rust rings around the screw heads and a drip inside after every heavy storm. Either way, you want corrugated metal roofing in Clermont from someone who’ll explain the trade-offs plainly.
Metal roofing can be confusing. Every installer seems to use a different name for the same panel, and it’s hard to tell whether you’re being steered toward the right roof or just the one that’s easiest to sell. You deserve to know what you’re getting and what it’ll need down the road.
APC Roofing is a Clermont-based roofer, GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and in business since 2017. Inspections and estimates are free.
What corrugated metal roofing is
Corrugated metal is the wavy or ribbed panel most people picture on a barn or a beach shack. The classic version has round waves. Many newer panels have squared-off ribs instead, and people often call those corrugated too. What they share is how they’re attached: screws go straight through the face of the panel into the wood or framing below, and each screw has a rubber washer to seal the hole.
That’s the big difference from standing seam metal roofing, where clips are hidden under raised seams and no screws show on the roof.
Where corrugated metal makes sense around Clermont
Corrugated and ribbed panels are a practical fit for:
- Barns, sheds, workshops and pole buildings on the rural acreage around Lake County
- Carports, covered patios and porch roofs with enough slope
- Homes where you like the look of exposed ribs, often farmhouse or rustic styles
The panels go up fast, cover a lot of area and cost less than a concealed-fastener system. They need more pitch than a membrane roof, so a very flat porch may need a different material.
The screws are the part to watch
On a corrugated roof, the panels usually outlast the screws. Florida sun bakes the rubber washers until they harden and crack, and the daily heat cycle makes the metal grow and shrink a little around every screw. Over years, holes can stretch and washers stop sealing. That’s where most corrugated roof leaks come from.
The fix is often straightforward: back out the old screws and replace them with new ones, sometimes a size larger, with fresh washers. Screws should be driven snug, not cranked down so hard the washer squishes out, and placed where the panel maker calls for them.
If you have a corrugated roof, take a look from the ground every so often. Rust rings around screw heads, screws that have backed out and panel edges lifting at the eave are all worth a call.
Corrugated metal in Central Florida weather
Heat. Metal reflects a lot of sunlight, and light colors reflect more. On an open barn or carport, a lighter panel keeps the space underneath noticeably cooler. On a home, solid decking and good insulation under the panels matter more than the panel color.
Rain noise. On an open structure, a corrugated roof is loud in a downpour. On a house with a solid deck and insulation, most of that noise is gone.
Wind. Corrugated panels hold up well in wind when they’re fastened in the right pattern, with more screws near the edges, corners and ridge where wind pulls hardest. Loose trim at the edges and ridge is the usual first damage after a hurricane-season storm.
Rust. Steel panels have a zinc or zinc-aluminum coating under the paint. Scratches, cut edges and contact with copper or pressure-treated wood are where rust usually starts.
Corrugated metal or something else?
For outbuildings and porches, corrugated panels are often the most sensible choice. For a home you plan to stay in for a long time, compare them against standing seam before you decide. Standing seam costs more up front, but it has no exposed screws to maintain.
If you’re weighing all the metal options, our metal roofing in Clermont page lays them out side by side.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request an estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see what’s going on with your current roof, or hear which panel fits your building and why, with a written estimate.
- The roof gets done and the site gets cleaned up. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
If your corrugated roof already leaks at the screws, don’t wait too long. Water that gets past a washer soaks the wood purlins or deck below, and rotted wood won’t hold a new screw.
Corrugated metal roofing questions
Can corrugated metal go on a house?
Yes. It’s a solid choice for homes when it’s installed over a proper deck and underlayment with the right fastening pattern. Some homeowners prefer standing seam for the cleaner look and lower upkeep.
Can you put corrugated metal over my old shingle roof?
No. We always tear the old shingles off down to the deck first, so wet or soft wood gets found and replaced before the corrugated metal goes on.
Why does my corrugated roof leak around the screws?
Usually because the rubber washers have aged out or the screw holes have stretched. Replacing the fasteners is often the fix. Our metal roof repair in Clermont page covers other common leaks.
What gauge should I use?
Thinner panels are common on sheds and barns. Homes usually get a heavier gauge that resists dents and holds its shape better.
Get corrugated metal roofing in Clermont
Call 407-270-1129 or request your free estimate online.
You’ll end up with a roof over your barn, porch or home that stays tight through summer storms, with no drips at the screws and no second-guessing the choice you made.
