Your shingle roof is near the end of its life, hurricane season keeps getting more stressful, and you’ve been thinking about metal. The problem is that a new metal roof is a big decision, and you don’t really know what the installation involves, how long it takes or how to tell a careful installer from a careless one. If you’re researching metal roof installation in Clermont, this page walks you through it.
It’s normal to feel uneasy about a project this size. You’re about to trust a crew with the one part of the house that keeps everything else dry. You deserve to know what’s going to happen on your roof before anyone shows up with a trailer full of panels.
APC Roofing is headquartered in Clermont and has been installing roofs since 2017. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and your inspection and estimate are free.
Is a metal roof right for your Clermont home?
Metal handles Central Florida weather well. It sheds heavy afternoon rain fast, it doesn’t curl or lose granules in the sun the way shingles do, and a properly fastened metal roof stands up to strong wind. Light-colored and reflective finishes bounce back a good share of the sun’s heat, which can help keep your attic cooler.
There are trade-offs. A metal roof costs more up front than shingles. And if your neighborhood has an HOA, the color and panel style may need approval before work starts, which is worth sorting out early.
If you’re still deciding between styles, our metal roofing in Clermont page compares them.
Choosing the metal roof system
The installation depends on which system you pick:
- Standing seam. Panels run from ridge to eave with raised seams and hidden clips, so no screws show. It’s the clean, modern look most homeowners picture. See standing seam metal roofing.
- Exposed-fastener panels. Ribbed or corrugated panels screwed through the face. Faster to install and lower cost, with screws that need checking over the years.
- Metal shingles and stone-coated steel. Metal formed to look like shingles, tile or shake, for homeowners who want metal’s toughness without the paneled look.
Most metal roofs on Florida homes are steel roofing with a protective coating and a baked-on paint finish. Aluminum is common closer to the coast.
What happens during a metal roof installation in Clermont
Every home is different, but most installations follow the same path.
Permit and measurements
Roof replacements in Florida need a permit, and the roof is built to meet the state building code’s wind requirements. Exact measurements matter more with metal than with shingles, because standing seam panels are often cut to length for each section of the roof.
Tear-off and deck check
We take the old roof off down to the wood deck before any metal goes on. That’s your chance to find and replace any soft or rotted sheathing before it’s covered for decades.
Underlayment
A high-temperature underlayment goes down over the deck. Metal roofs get hot in the Florida sun, so the underlayment beneath them has to handle that heat.
Flashing and trim
Drip edge, valley metal, wall flashing and pipe boots go in. These details are where most metal roof leaks start years later, so they deserve as much care as the panels.
Panels and final trim
Panels go on in the pattern the manufacturer and the wind design call for, with more fastening at edges, corners and the ridge. Ridge cap and closures finish the roof, and the site gets cleaned up.
How long it takes
A metal roof usually takes longer than a shingle roof of the same size, because of the cutting, trim work and detailing. Size, roof shape and afternoon storms all affect the schedule. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request an estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We check your deck, ventilation and roof shape, talk through the systems that fit and give you a written estimate. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Your metal roof gets installed and the site gets cleaned up.
If your current roof is already leaking, a planned replacement is easier on you than a rushed one after a storm, and every rainy week adds a little more water damage under the leak.
Metal roof installation questions from Clermont homeowners
Can a metal roof go over my existing shingles?
No. We always do a full tear-off so the deck can be checked and repaired before the metal goes on.
Will a metal roof be loud in the rain?
On a home with a solid deck, underlayment and attic insulation, rain on a metal roof isn’t much louder than on any other roof.
Does a metal roof make my house hotter?
No. Metal reflects much of the sun’s heat, especially in lighter colors, so it often runs cooler than a dark shingle roof.
Will a metal roof lower my insurance?
Ask your insurance agent. Some insurers look at roof type, age and how the roof is attached when they price a policy, so it’s worth a call before you choose.
Get a metal roof installation estimate in Clermont
Call 407-270-1129 or request your free estimate online.
Picture the next storm season with a roof you trust overhead: no curling shingles, no surprise leaks and a house that stays dry while the wind blows outside.
