Metal Shake Roofing Installation Family-Owned 30+ Years Old Roofing Experts
We have installed metal shake roofing in Miami-Dade for over 30 years. Standing seam is our primary specialty, but metal shake has earned its place on Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove homes where the architectural review board allows it.
30+ Years Combined Roofing Experience
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Miami Roofing Specialists
About Our Company
Flash Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC
At Flash Roofing & Sheet Metal, we provide expert roof repairing services for homes and businesses throughout Miami. With over 30 years of proven experience, homeowners trust us for quality workmanship, fair pricing, and fast emergency response.
We handle every kind of roofing damage, including leaks, storm and hurricane impact, missing shingles, rusted metal panels, cracked tiles, and aging underlayment. No matter the issue, our certified roofers diagnose the problem accurately and repair it with long-lasting solutions.
Every repair is completed with precision to ensure strong protection, improved energy efficiency, and a safer structure. We don’t patch problems, we restore your roof the right way, so your property stays secure for years to come.
Why Metal Shake on a Miami Roof
Miami’s climate eats traditional cedar shake. Humidity rots the wood from below. UV cracks the surface. Sustained 90+ mph wind events lift loose panels. Insurance underwriters increasingly refuse to cover cedar shake roofs in HVHZ. The market shifted toward metal alternatives that look identical from the curb but carry none of those problems.
Three reasons metal shake roofing installation makes sense in Miami-Dade.
Hurricane wind performance.
Hurricane wind performance.
Fire resistance.
Fire resistance.
Long lifespan with minimal maintenance.
Long lifespan with minimal maintenance.
Materials and Manufacturers We Install
We are a manufacturer-certified roofing installation contractor Miami homeowners trust for the leading metal shake product lines. The two primary materials we recommend are aluminum shake (Country Manor Shake, Permatile, and similar product lines) and stone-coated steel shake (DECRA, Boral Steel, and equivalents).
Each manufacturer publishes a specific Notice of Acceptance for Miami-Dade County. The NOA specifies the fastener type, the fastener pattern, the underlayment requirement, and the maximum exposure rating. Installing outside the NOA voids the wind rating and the warranty. We follow the NOA on every job.
The selection comes down to weight, color profile, and budget. Aluminum is roughly half the weight of stone-coated steel, which matters on older trusses that were not engineered for heavy tile loads. Stone-coated steel offers a wider color and texture range and runs at a more accessible price point. We walk through both options on the consultation visit.
The 7-Step Metal Shake Roofing Installation Process
Every HVHZ metal roof installation we run follows the same seven-step process. The HVHZ permitting and inspection schedule drives most of the sequencing.
01
Inspection and HVHZ permit pull.
We measure the roof, assess the deck condition, and file the HVHZ permit application with the city or county. Permit approval typically takes 5 to 10 business days.
02
Tear-off of existing roof
Existing material comes off down to the deck. Dumpster placement, fall protection, and homeowner property protection (driveway, landscaping, AC units) all happen in this step.
03
Deck inspection and repair.
With the deck exposed, we inspect for rot, delamination, or pest damage. Any failed sheets get replaced with structural plywood or OSB to HVHZ thickness spec.
04
Self-adhered secondary water barrier.
A peel-and-stick underlayment goes down across the entire deck. This is the layer that keeps the home dry if a panel ever fails in a major storm. HVHZ code requires this on every replacement.
05
Underlayment and starter panels.
A second underlayment layer (or batten system, depending on manufacturer spec) installs over the secondary water barrier. Starter panels at the eaves establish the drainage plane.
06
Panel installation.
Panels install from eave to ridge, with concealed fasteners and the manufacturer's specified clip system. Ridge caps, hip caps, and valley details follow the NOA-approved patterns.
07
Final inspection and walkthrough.
The city or county inspector reviews the work for code compliance. The homeowner walks the completed job with the crew lead. The warranty documents transfer at closeout.
HVHZ Compliance and Insurance Credits
Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone code is the strictest residential roofing standard in the country. An HVHZ metal roof installation earns wind mitigation credits on the Florida OIR-B1-1802 inspection form that most insurance carriers use for premium calculations.
The credits matter. The wind mit form evaluates roof shape, deck attachment, roof-to-wall connection, secondary water resistance, opening protection, gable end bracing, and year of roof. A current-code metal shake install scores strongly on the components we control: deck attachment (ring-shank nails to HVHZ spec), secondary water resistance (self-adhered membrane), and year of roof (post-2010 systems carry the strongest credits).
Cost Factors and What Drives the Price
Stone-coated steel roofing Miami and aluminum shake pricing depends on six factors.
Pricing scales per square (100 square feet of roof area). A typical Miami single-family home runs 18 to 30 squares.
Aluminum shake runs a premium over stone-coated steel. Within each category, manufacturer and color choice shift the price.
Multiple roof planes, valleys, dormers, and skylights add labor time. A simple gable runs faster than a complex hip-and-valley.
Existing deck found in good condition during tear-off keeps the per-sheet decking allowance unused. Significant rot adds to the final bill.
Single-story homes install faster than multi-story. Steep slopes need safety setups. Properties with limited driveway access for dumpsters and trucks add coordination time.
Miami-Dade and individual municipalities charge permit fees based on project value. These pass through at cost.
Why Flash Roofing for Metal Shake in Miami
We have installed metal roofing across Miami-Dade for over 30 years. Standing seam metal is our primary specialty. Metal shake roofing installation sits within the same expertise set: HVHZ permitting, NOA-spec installation, concealed-fastener systems, and the documented track record through Hurricane Andrew, Wilma, and Irma.
Flash Roofing is locally owned. The workshop at 16677 SW 117 Ave in Miami has been the same physical location since before Hurricane Andrew. We carry current Florida CCC or CGC licensing, general liability insurance, and manufacturer certifications for the leading metal shake product lines. The crew that quotes the job is the crew that installs it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a metal shake roofing installation last in Miami?
A current-code roof of this type runs 40 to 60 years before any major work. Aluminum shake on the higher end of that range, stone-coated steel slightly shorter. Both materials outlast cedar shake by a factor of three to five in Miami’s climate.
Does this type of installation require special HVHZ permits?
Yes. Every roofing installation in Miami-Dade requires a HVHZ permit. The manufacturer’s NOA specifies the install pattern, fasteners, and underlayment that earn the wind rating. We pull the permit, follow the NOA, and close out the inspection on every job.
Is metal shake noisier than tile or asphalt shingle during rain?
No. A current-code metal shake roofing installation goes over a peel-and-stick underlayment, a secondary water barrier, and solid decking. The acoustic difference inside a properly built attic is minimal. The bare-metal-shed sound homeowners imagine does not happen on a residential metal shake roof.
Will a metal shake roof Miami install lower my homeowners insurance?
In most cases, yes. The wind mitigation credits on the OIR-B1-1802 form reward current-code systems with documented deck attachment, secondary water resistance, and proper hurricane straps. Specific savings depend on your carrier and policy. Get the wind mit calculation from your agent before signing.
Can metal shake be installed over an existing roof in Miami?
No. HVHZ code requires full tear-off down to the deck for any roof replacement permit. The reason is structural inspection of the deck and the new secondary water barrier installation. A direct overlay would void both the warranty and the wind mit credits.
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Areas We Serve
in Miami
We provide Roofing services across Miami
- Key West
- Marathon
- Key Largo
- Islamorada
- Big Pine Key
- Homestead
- Florida City
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Coral Gables
- Hialeah
- Doral
- Aventura
- Sunny Isles Beach
- North Miami
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