Metal shingles vs standing seam is the choice most Jacksonville homeowners end up making, with 5V crimp as the budget option. All three can meet Florida's wind code. They differ in looks, fasteners, price and how they handle salt air.
Side by Side
| Metal shingles | Standing seam | 5V crimp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looks like | Slate, shake, shingle or tile | Smooth vertical panels | Ribbed panels |
| Fasteners | Hidden, nailed at the top edge | Hidden clips under the seam | Exposed screws with washers |
| Installed, per sq ft | $6–$14 | $9–$16 | $5–$12 |
| 2,000 sq ft roof | $12,000–$28,000 | $18,000–$32,000 | $10,000–$24,000 |
| Upkeep | Little | Little | Screws replaced once washers fail |
| HOA look | Traditional | Modern | Rural, old Florida |
Choose Metal Shingles If
- You want the roof to look like slate, shake, shingle or tile.
- Your HOA is more likely to approve a traditional look.
- You're replacing tile and want something lighter.
Choose Standing Seam If
- You want clean modern lines and no exposed screws.
- You live near the ocean and want aluminum panels.
- Part of your roof is low-slope.
Choose 5V Crimp If
- Price matters most.
- The house is old Florida or farmhouse style.
- You're fine checking screws every several years.
Each one has its own page: metal shingle roofs, standing seam metal roofs and 5V crimp metal roofs in Jacksonville. Still weighing metal shingles vs standing seam? Call (904) 720-8470 and ask a metal roofer in Jacksonville to price both.
Sources: HomeGuide metal roof cost.