Installation is also fairly labor intensive and in the strict code environment of florida that may reason enough to de emphasize shake when the alternatives are longer lasting and arguably more durable or requiring less upkeep.
Galvalume roof in florida.
Standing seam 24 or 26 gauge galvalume steel panels.
Our galvalume metal roofing panels are guaranteed to last at least 25 years.
For example a galvalume section that is 16 x3 known as a classic rib steel roof panel is 29 gauge steel and comes with a 25 year warranty.
Galvalume steel comes in various gauges that determine the quality and price.
The cost for this grade is estimated at 70 per square which is the same as 100 square feet in layman s terms.
It s the most popular choice for florida residents for a few reasons.
25 year manufacturer s warranty.
Despite the long warranty a galvalume metal roof when properly maintained over its lifetime will last in upwards of 30 40 years.
The distinctive galvalume finish will stand up to all kinds of wind and weather and is florida code approved for residential roofing applications.
It s been around for decades.
This tuff rib galvalume metal roofing panel is the perfect material for most home roofing projects whether you are putting a new metal roof on your home putting a roof on your barn or carport or completely enclosing a shed.
This is a steel coil roof material that is coated in a 45 zinc and 55 aluminum coating.
I just wanted to highlight our best selling metal roof material.