You’ve made up your mind about metal, or you’re close. Your shingle roof is near the end, the last hurricane season made you nervous, and a metal roof sounds like the last roof you’ll want to buy. Metal roof installation in Greater Orlando is a big investment, though, and you want to know what you’re paying for before anyone tears anything off.
That caution is smart. A metal panel can last a very long time, but most metal roof leaks have nothing to do with the panel. They come from the trim, the flashing and the fasteners, which means they come from the install. You deserve a roofer who explains each step and why it matters.
APC Roofing installs metal roofs on homes across the Orlando area from our Clermont headquarters. We’re GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured. Call 407-270-1129 for a free estimate.
Before installation day
Choosing the right metal
APC installs standing seam, corrugated panels, metal shingles and stone-coated steel. Standing seam, with its hidden fasteners and raised seams, is the most common choice for homes. Corrugated panels cost less upfront and suit porches, outbuildings and farmhouse-style homes. Metal shingles and stone-coated steel give you the strength of metal with a look closer to shingle or tile. You’ll see the options at your estimate and can talk through what fits your house and budget.
Color and your HOA
Lighter and reflective colors stay cooler in the Florida sun. If you live in a community with a homeowners association, check what roof materials and colors it allows before you choose. Many Central Florida neighborhoods require approval for a roof change, and it’s far easier to sort out before the order goes in.
The measure and the permit
Every metal roof is measured and cut to your house, so accurate measurements come first. A re-roof also needs a permit and inspections. That’s normal, it protects you, and your roofer should handle the permit, not you.
What metal roof installation in Greater Orlando involves
Tear-off and the deck
In most cases the old roof comes off down to the wood deck. That lets the crew see the deck itself, replace any soft or rotted sheathing and fasten the deck down securely. A metal roof is only as strong as the wood holding it. Going over an existing roof is sometimes possible, but only when the old roof and deck are in good shape, and you’ll hear plainly whether yours qualifies.
Underlayment made for Florida heat
Under the metal goes an underlayment, the waterproof layer that’s your backup if water ever gets past the panels. Metal roofs in Central Florida get very hot, so a high-temperature underlayment rated for metal is the right call. Valleys, eaves and the areas around penetrations get extra self-sealing membrane.
Panels, clips and fasteners
Panels go on from a straight, square starting line, so the seams run true from eave to ridge. On standing seam roofs, hidden clips hold each panel to the deck while letting the metal move. That movement matters here. A metal roof expands in the afternoon sun and shrinks again overnight, every day of the year, and a panel locked down too tightly can buckle or work its fasteners loose.
Fastener spacing follows the wind design for your house, with tighter spacing near the edges, corners and ridge, where hurricane wind pulls hardest.
Flashing and trim
This is where a metal roof proves itself. Every spot where the roof meets a wall, a chimney, a plumbing vent or another slope needs flashing shaped for metal. Pipe boots have to fit the panel profile. Valleys need clean metal that carries water down without catching debris. The eave, rake and ridge trim closes off the panel ends so wind-driven rain and insects can’t get in.
Your timeline and your day
A metal roof generally takes longer than a shingle roof of the same size, and complex roofs with lots of valleys take longer still. You’ll get a realistic timeline with your estimate. Central Florida’s summer afternoon storms shape the schedule too, and a good crew plans the work around the forecast.
Expect noise during tear-off, trucks in the driveway and a crew on site. Pets are usually happier indoors or away for the day. The crew cleans up before leaving.
If you’re still comparing materials, our Greater Orlando metal roofing page lays out the options, and the standing seam metal roofing and corrugated metal roofing pages go deeper on each.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. We check your current roof and deck, help you choose a panel and color, and give you a written estimate with a realistic timeline.
- Your metal roof goes on and the site gets cleaned up. The crew cleans up before leaving.
Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Metal roof installation questions
Can a metal roof go over my existing shingles?
No. We always tear the old roof off first, so the crew can check and repair the deck before the metal goes on.
How long does a metal roof installation take?
The size of the roof, its shape and the weather all play a part. Metal usually takes longer than shingles. Your estimate will include a realistic timeline for your house.
Will a metal roof make my house louder when it rains?
Not much. Over a solid deck and underlayment, rain on a metal home roof is far quieter than people expect. The loud metal roofs you may remember are usually on barns with open framing.
Does a metal roof hold up to hurricanes?
A properly installed metal roof handles wind very well. Its strength comes from the panel, the deck and the fastening pattern working together, which is why the install matters as much as the metal.
A roof you can stop worrying about every June
Waiting until a hurricane is in the forecast is the hardest time to start a re-roof, and an aging roof can let water into the deck during the wait. With a metal roof installed carefully from the deck up, you can head into storm season with a roof built for it and one less thing to worry about. Call 407-270-1129 to book your free inspection.
