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Metal Roofing in Lutz, FLHidden fasteners or exposed?

Standing seam or exposed-fastener panels, a new metal roof or repairs to the one you have, explained plainly.

  • 4.9 on Google, 17 reviews
  • License CCC1337732
  • Mon–Fri 9–5
  • English & Spanish

Sounds familiar?

  • Switching from shingles
  • Hidden fasteners wanted
  • Screws backing out
  • Sealant dried out
  • Flashing pulled loose
  • Low-slope roof section
  • Dents after a storm
  • Reflecting more sun

Standing seam Panels Repairs

Metal roofing, standing seam to 5V.

Metal roofing comes in two main styles, and the difference is how the panels are fastened down.

Standing seam panels hide their fasteners under raised seams, so the screws stay out of the weather.

Exposed-fastener panels, like the ribbed 5V crimp, are screwed through the face of the metal.

Metal also reflects more of the sun than dark shingles do, which counts for something in a Florida summer.

Switching from shingles to metal happens during a replacement, when the deck is open and can be checked.

Already have a metal roof? Fasteners that have backed out are one of the usual repair calls.

Dried-out sealant and flashing that has pulled loose are the other two.

A free inspection shows which style fits your house, with photos of what we find on your roof.

Black metal roof on a modern house at duskRepresentative photo
Close-up of a standing-seam metal roof rib with water beadsRepresentative photo

What is included Metal Roofing

How we handle metal roofing.

  • 01

    Free inspection first

    We look the roof over, photograph what we find and talk through whether metal makes sense for the house.

  • 02

    Standing seam panels

    Panels with concealed fasteners, locked together at raised seams. Ask us about colors and profiles.

  • 03

    Exposed-fastener panels

    Ribbed panels such as 5V crimp, fastened through the face of the metal. Ask us how they compare.

  • 04

    Switching from shingles

    During a replacement the deck is checked and repaired first, then the underlayment and metal go on.

  • 05

    Flashing and trim

    Walls, vents, valleys and roof edges get flashing and trim that fits the panels.

  • 06

    Metal roof repairs

    Fasteners that backed out, dried sealant and loose flashing are fixed, with photos of what we found.

Your options

Standing seam, or exposed panel?

Both can keep rain out, but they age in different places.

Standing seam hides the fasteners, so there is less hardware out in the sun and rain to check.

Exposed-fastener panels need their fasteners and sealant checked over time, because Florida sun works on both.

We lay both out for your roof and tell you which one we would pick.

  • Standing seamConcealed fasteners and raised seams. Fits low slopes where shingles are not allowed.
  • Exposed-fastener panelsFastened through the face, as with 5V crimp. Fasteners and sealant need a look as the roof ages.
  • Metal roof repairBacked-out fasteners, dried sealant or loose flashing on a metal roof you already have.
Worth knowing

Florida allows standing seam metal on slopes as low as 1/4:12, flatter than any shingle roof can go.

How it goes Four steps

One phone call gets it moving.

  1. Book the inspection

    Call (813) 461-0751 between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday, and ask for a free roof inspection.

  2. Choose the style

    Compare standing seam and exposed-fastener panels, plus colors, and get a clear written estimate.

  3. Install or repair

    Panels, trim and flashing go on, or the loose fasteners, sealant and flashing are fixed.

  4. Walk-around and cleanup

    Metal scraps and screws are picked up from the yard, and we go over the finished roof with you.

Silver metal roof panels below a cupolaRepresentative photo
Dark ribbed metal roof panels with a skylight bandRepresentative photo

Google reviews Word for word

Kept in the loop, start to finish.

4.9on Google, from 17 reviews

Reviews are copied word for word from the U First Roofing Google profile. Read all 17 on Google.

Service areas

Metal Roofing, near you.

From our office in Lutz we cover these towns and the communities between them.

Questions Straight answers

Questions about metal roofing?

Still unsure? Call (813) 461-0751, Monday to Friday 9 to 5, and ask Omar.

What is the difference between standing seam and 5V crimp?

Standing seam panels lock together at raised seams with the fasteners hidden underneath.

5V crimp is an exposed-fastener panel, screwed through the face of the metal.

Both are metal roofs, and we go over which one suits your house and its slope.

Does metal really reflect more sun than shingles?

Metal reflects more of the sun than dark shingles do.

No savings number is promised here, since results vary with the house, the color and the attic.

Ask us about colors when you call (813) 461-0751.

Can you switch my shingle roof to metal?

Yes, during a roof replacement.

Once the old roof is off, the deck is checked and repaired, and then the metal goes on.

Call (813) 461-0751 and ask about the style and colors that fit your house.

Do you repair metal roofs?

Yes. Backed-out fasteners, dried-out sealant and loose flashing are the usual repair calls on a metal roof.

We show you photos of what we find. Call (813) 461-0751 and tell us what the roof is doing.

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Free roof inspection Lutz, FL

Know what your roof needs. Free.

Tell us what you are seeing: a stain on the ceiling, shingles in the yard, or a roof that is simply getting old.

We get up there, take photos and give you a straight answer, whether that is nothing, a repair or a new roof.

(813) 461-0751
  • Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • 4.9 on Google, 17 reviews
  • Bilingual: English or Spanish
  • Office in Lutz, off SR 54

Book a free roof inspection

Tell us about the roof. We call you back to set a time, Monday to Friday.

Rather talk? Call (813) 461-0751, Monday to Friday 9 to 5, in English or Spanish.

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