Metal Roofing Guides
Panel comparisons, gauge and finish guides, cost breakdowns and buying advice from a veteran-owned Tampa wholesale metal roofing supplier.
Metal Roofing Underlayment: Synthetic vs Peel-and-Stick
Metal roofing underlayment compared: Star Wrap synthetic at $129.50/roll vs Tyvek Protec peel-and-stick at $124.50/roll, which panel each pairs with, and how many rolls you need.
Read guideHow to Calculate How Much Metal Roofing You Need
How to calculate how much metal roofing you need: measure roof pitch, convert to panel linear feet, add waste, and estimate screws and trim.
Read guideMetal Roofing Gauge Guide: 26 vs 29 vs 24 Gauge in Florida
Metal roofing gauge guide for Florida: how 26, 29 and 24 gauge steel differ in thickness, strength and price, and which gauge fits which project.
Read guideR Panel vs PBR Panel: What's the Difference?
R Panel vs PBR Panel: the same 36" exposed-fastener profile, different purlin spacing and strength rating. Compare prices from $4.40/ft and pick the right one.
Read guideWhere to Buy Metal Roofing in Tampa: Wholesale vs Big-Box Stores
Where to buy metal roofing in Tampa: wholesale metal roofing supplier pricing vs big-box home improvement stores, compared on price, cutting and pickup.
Read guide5V Crimp vs Standing Seam
5V crimp vs standing seam metal roofing: exposed vs hidden fasteners, the Old Florida look, cost per foot from $3.66 vs $2.61, and which lasts longer.
Read guideKynar 500 vs SMP Metal Roof Paint
Kynar 500 vs SMP metal roof paint: fade and chalk resistance, warranty, cost difference per foot, and which paint system fits Florida sun and salt air.
Read guideSnap-Lock vs Nail-Strip Standing Seam
Snap-lock vs nail-strip standing seam: how clips and screw flanges differ in cost, slope, wind rating and expansion. Compare 5 panels from $2.61/ft.
Read guideStanding Seam Metal Roof Cost in Florida (2026)
Standing seam metal roof cost in Florida for 2026: from $2.61/ft, with per sq ft and per square prices for 5 panels and a worked example. Material only.
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