The popularity of metal roofing in South Florida means that many homeowners looking for a new roof are trying to get a good understanding of metal roofing costs when compared to other materials. This blog will discuss standing seam metal roof costs and the different materials available for metal panels.

The Different Types of Metal Panels

Before discussing metal roofing prices, it is important to discuss the most popular options for metal roofs that are typically installed in the Miami, Broward and Palm Beach areas. We are not going to discuss the many benefits of a metal roofing system but, for a more detailed discussion, please read this blog The Benefits of A Metal Roof.

Average Cost Of A Metal Roof In Miami, Palm Beach and Broward

Because there are different styles of metal roofs as well as different metal roofing materials from which the metal roofing system is made, the prices can vary greatly. It is important to understand these distinctions so the homeowner can understand what they are being quoted from a roofing contractor.

To give you an idea, a typical metal roof in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach can range from $9.50 per square foot of roof space to $25.00 per square foot of roof space depending on the metal being used!

Cost Of Different Standing Seam Metal Roofing Styles By Types of Panels

Firstly, there are 3 major styles of metal roofs that are most commonly found. The first is known as a standing seam metal roof. The majority of metal roofs being installed in South Florida are standing seam. These roofs get their name from the vertical seam that is created when two adjacent panels are connected together. This seam serves to protect the fasteners which attach each metal panel to the deck. By protecting the fasteners, leaks that typically occur in metal roof systems with exposed fasteners are eliminated. This lowers maintenance and repair costs as well as extending the longevity of the roof.

Standing Seam Metal Roof Cost By Material

Standing seam panels come in different metal types and have either different purposes or different aesthetic qualities. Following is an outline of the expected standing seam metal roof cost based on these variations.

Galvalume Standing Seam Metal Roof Pricing

Standing seam metal roofs can be made of a mostly steel, aluminum and zinc alloy that helps to solve the corrosion problem typically found in a wet climate like South Florida with plain galvanized steel panels. Galvalume is a more expensive metal roofing material so these roofs typically cost between $12.50 and $14.50 per roof square.

Aluminum Metal Roof Cost

Coastal properties in Southern Florida provide a unique challenge when it comes to metal roofing. The brackish water produces salty mist and air that is extremely corrosive for a new metal roof causing fading and these roofs will rust must quicker when compared to metal roofs installed inland.

For this reason, aluminum is the preferred metal roof material for homes built near the ocean. Aluminum increases the metal roofing cost quite substantially. Aluminum roofs can cost from $14 to $16 a roof square for standing seam largely due to the more expensive material costs.

In addition, homes next to the ocean tend to be larger and more intricate which increase the metal roof installation costs as size and complexity of cost influences the overall project cost when compared to steel roofs.

Stainless Steel

In addition, the clips used to anchor individual panels to the deck can be made from either an alloy or stainless steel. Stainless steel clips can cost as much as double when compared to their alloy counterparts with most metal roofs containing hundreds of them on a given home.

Exposed fastener panels should be anchored using stainless steel screws because they are directly exposed to the elements. This means that even the less expensive exposed fastener metal roofing systems can increase substantially in price when they are installed near the ocean.

Copper

A rarely used but expensive metal used in standing seam metal roofs is copper. The raw material is much more costly when compared to other metals. For this reason, a copper roof that is standing seam can cost $26 -$30 a roof square due to this fact.

Homeowners can opt for a metal paint finish that matches the look of the copper color for a more reasonable price of around $15-$16 a roof square.

Other Factors That Influence Metal Roof Cost

The price of material as well as the type of system influence the price per square foot of a new metal roof for your home. However, there are several other important factors that will determine the final pricing of your roofing project.

What Is a Metal Roof's Cost by Size?

The size of a metal roof is, of course, what will largely determine its cost as roofing companies charge by roof square. However, the roof's structure is also very important when it comes to the final pricing.

How A Roof's Structure Affects The Cost Of A Metal Roof

The height of a roof influences the labor costs of a metal roofing installation. Second and third floor homes typically demand a 50% premium for labor if a roofing company is paying its installation by replacement square foot as opposed to a daily rate.

Secondly, many higher end roofs can have complex angles and cuts that require more trim pieces as well as the need for custom cuts and bends on-site by the installer. This added labor and material costs can be substantial increasing the metal roof replacement cost to be 20-40% more for materials and labor.

Metal Gauge Choices

Thickness or gauge affect a metal panels cost. This is not surprising considering thicker metal panels use more material. High quality standing seam systems are typically 24 gauge in Miami Dade and Broward when made from Galvalume so that they can reach the wind pressure requirements for these areas. ..032 and .040 aluminum are common gauges for an aluminum roof for the same reasons.

Synthetic Underlayment Costs

While a water barrier is not necessarily a must for concealed fastener panels, a synthetic underlayment is good idea for an type of exposed fastener panel metal roof because time will degrade the anchors. Typically, adding an underlayment of this type will result in an increase in both material and installation cost per square ft of the roof by$1-$2 per square foot and is well worth the investment.

Metal Roof Cost By Style - Metal Tile vs Standing Seam

High-quality metal tile and standing seam roofs are similar in pricing assuming the paint finish and warranty are comparable. Manufacturer warranties are a way to confirm these aspects. It is recommended to purchase products from a well-established, high quality metal roof supplier because a warranty is only as good as the company providing it.

Comparing Standing Seam Metal Roof Costs with Other Roofing Material

Material costs are higher for a metal roof compared with shingles or tile. However a good quality and properly installed metal roof lifespan averages between 50 - 70 years. This is double the lifespan of tile and in some cases more than 3 times the lifespan of shingles. Following are expected costs for these other types of roofs.

Asphalt Shingles Roof Replacement Costs

Asphalt roofing materials are much less expensive and far less durable. The typical cost of a new asphalt roof will cost between $6.50 -$8.00 per roof square in Miami and surrounding areas. However, due to the climate, asphalt shingles typically last 20 years and need to be repaired then replaced incurring additional costs.

Tile Roof Replacement Costs

To replace an old roof with tile roofing in the same region will cost from $10.50 to $13.00 per roof square. Tiles can crack easily especially when made of concrete so they last at the most 25 years and will need to a roof inspection after every serious hurricane or tropical storm with high winds to make sure no damage has occurred.

Should You Replace Your Old Roof With Standing Seam?

As you can see there are a lot of factors that affect the price for a metal roof. Weighing the upfront standing seam metal roof cost with the long-term cost benefits is the main process most homeowners go through when deciding with what to replace their existing roof. If you do not currently know your roof size, you can estimate it by adding 25% to the home's interior square footage to at least get an idea what it might cost.

Or you can call the metal roofing experts at Pro-Form Roofing today for a FREE quote and roof inspection. We only use the highest quality metal roofing material from Englert. Ask us about our zero money down financing options for homeowners. We can show you how to upgrade to a metal roof from shingle or tile for FREE with our special program. Give us a call today!