Standing-Seam Metal That's Built for the Coast
Englert Series 1300 standing-seam roofing in painted aluminum or Galvalume, with concealed fasteners and a factory Kynar/PVDF finish. One system, done right: 40–50+ years, very little maintenance. For Kendall, the coast, and all of Miami-Dade.
Permits Pulled
Every project filed with the county
HVHZ-Compliant
Miami-Dade NOA products only
Documented Closeout
Photos, approvals, and inspection sign-offs
Since 2015
Local Kendall ownership, bilingual crews
Englert Series 1300 Standing-Seam
We install one metal system and we install it well: Englert Series 1300 standing-seam, in painted aluminum or painted Galvalume, with a factory Kynar/PVDF finish. Standing-seam means the fasteners are hidden beneath the raised seams: nothing driven through the panel face to back out or leak.
That focus is deliberate, rather than offer every metal product on the market, we offer the one with the longevity, finish quality, and storm performance we're willing to stand behind:40–50+ years with very little to maintain.
Metal At a Glance
- System
- Englert Series 1300 standing-seam
- Metals
- Painted aluminum or painted Galvalume
- Finish
- Factory Kynar/PVDF (not field-applied)
- Lifespan
- 40–50+ years
- Fasteners
- Concealed — none through the panel face
- Underlayment
- Two-ply Polyglass (Polyanchor HV + XFR)
Two Metals, One System
Both are Englert Series 1300 with the same factory Kynar/PVDF finish and the same 40–50+ year rating. The difference is where they shine.
| Painted aluminum | Painted Galvalume | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Coastal / salt-air, waterfront homes | Inland homes, away from heavy salt |
| Key trait | Does not rust — period | Excellent value, very durable |
| Finish | Factory Kynar/PVDF | Factory Kynar/PVDF |
| Lifespan | 40–50+ years | 40–50+ years |
What we don't install — and why
We're upfront about this. We do not install:
Exposed-fastener panels rely on hundreds of rubber gaskets that degrade in Florida sun and turn into leak points. It's a maintenance liability we won't hand a customer.
Stone-coated steel and bare or unpainted metal don't match the longevity and finish quality of the Series 1300 system we stand behind. One system, done well, beats a catalog of compromises.
How We Install Metal
Tear off & re-nail
Old covering removed to the deck; deck inspected and re-nailed to current HVHZ code.
Polyglass dry-in
Polyanchor HV anchor sheet + Polyglass XFR installed and passed at the dry-in inspection.
Set the panels
Englert Series 1300 panels installed with concealed clips and seams, in-progress inspection during the work.
Trim, final & closeout
Flashing and trim completed, final inspection, and a documented closeout package.
Metal vs. Tile vs. Shingle
Considering tile?
Also 40–50+ years, the classic look, on a two-ply Polyglass underlayment.
See tile roofing →Considering shingle?
Lower up-front cost, 18–25 year Florida lifespan: the budget option.
See shingle roofing →Replacing a whole roof?
See the full tear-off process and what's included start to finish.
See roof replacement →Still deciding on metal?
Weigh the upfront cost against the 40+ year lifespan and see how it stacks up for Florida homes.
Is a metal roof worth it? →Metal Roofing FAQ
What metal roofing do you install?+
Standing-seam only: Englert Series 1300, in painted aluminum or painted Galvalume steel, with a factory Kynar/PVDF finish. Standing-seam means the fasteners are concealed beneath the raised seams rather than driven through the panel face, which is why it holds up in the HVHZ. We do not install exposed-fastener panels, stone-coated steel, or bare/unpainted metal.
How long does a metal roof last?+
We state 40 to 50+ years for our Englert Series 1300 systems. Aluminum and Galvalume can sometimes run longer, but we quote the conservative, honest range rather than the most optimistic one. With the factory Kynar/PVDF finish and concealed fasteners, there's very little to maintain over that span.
Aluminum or Galvalume — which should I choose?+
Aluminum if you're near the coast. Aluminum simply does not rust, so in salt-air environments it's the durable choice and the one we recommend for waterfront and near-coast homes. Galvalume is an excellent value option for inland homes away from heavy salt exposure. Both are Englert Series 1300, both carry the factory Kynar/PVDF finish, and both are rated 40–50+ years.
Why don't you install stone-coated steel or exposed-fastener metal?+
Honesty over upselling. Exposed-fastener panels rely on hundreds of gaskets that degrade in Florida sun and become leak points. That's a maintenance liability we won't put on a customer. Stone-coated steel and bare/unpainted metal aren't part of our system because they don't match the longevity and finish quality we stand behind. We install one metal system and we install it well.
What goes under a metal roof?+
A two-ply Polyglass underlayment: Polyanchor HV as the anchor sheet plus Polyglass XFR. As with tile, the underlayment is the true water barrier: the standing-seam panels shed the bulk of the water, and the sealed underlayment beneath is the backup if anything is ever breached.
Is metal a good fit for hurricane country?+
Yes, when it's standing-seam with concealed fasteners and a current NOA, which is what we install. The continuous panels and hidden clips give wind very little to grab, and there are no exposed fastener heads to back out or leak. Combined with the Polyglass underlayment and a wind-mitigation-friendly profile, it's one of the most resilient residential systems available here.
A Metal Roof That Outlasts the Salt Air
We'll recommend aluminum or Galvalume for your location and quote an Englert Series 1300 standing-seam roof built to last 40–50+ years. Free for Miami-Dade, Broward, and West Palm Beach homeowners.