Did you know that roof failures are the largest hurricane loss due to wind and water damage? Metal roofing is highly recommended for the locations that deal with hurricanes and high force winds as well as other weather conditions including hail, fire and ice. Metal roof panels from reputable manufacturers are designed to meet the unique needs of Florida home and business owners.
Able to resist and withstand the extreme environmental conditions that Florida is known for, metal wall panels and roofing systems offer better long-term cost benefits and lasting up to three times longer than asphalt shingles. With Miami-Dade County’s strict product approval and testing processes in place, you can have peace of mind that metal panels from a reputable manufacturer meet requirements.
Standing seam metal roof systems are one of the most durable and weathertight roof systems available in the industry.
Metal Building Panel Approval Process
Prior to submitting a metal building for approval, multiple steps must be taken to configure and test your panels. Each unique panel configuration requires its own testing.
Approval for a product is based on one profile, one gauge and several spans. The design pressures can be used in the field, corners and perimeters or interior and end zones. If a panel manufacturer offers the same panel profile in a thicker gauge, that material can be included in the approval, but they will be limited to the design pressure of the thinner gauge. Three samples of each configuration must be tested and differ no more than 20% when results are determined. The end goal of testing is to determine design loads for the panel system at a specific span.
There are separate requirements for the testing and approval of structural steel members and frames.
Why Install Metal Panels
- UL 580 Class 90 Wind Uplift Resistance
- Designed for Florida
- UL Class 4 Hail Impact Resistant
- Class A Fire Ratings
- ENERGY STAR® Certified Colors
- Miami-Dade County Approved
- Insurance Discounts Available