Two premium metal roofs, two different homes
Standing seam and metal tile are both excellent, both built to last decades, and both hurricane-strong. Choosing between them isn't about which is 'better' — it's about your home's architecture, the look you want, and your budget. Here's how we help Palm Beach homeowners decide.
Standing seam: the modern, clean-line choice
Standing seam gives you bold vertical lines, concealed fasteners, and the highest hurricane resistance. It suits modern and coastal-contemporary homes — the kind you see along the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach and Jupiter — and it's the system we recommend most for maximum storm protection.
Metal tile and shake: the classic look, the metal lifespan
If your home leans Mediterranean, Spanish, or traditional — common throughout Boca Raton and the gated communities of Palm Beach Gardens — metal tile and shake give you the clay-tile or cedar-shake appearance with the strength, weight savings, and lifespan of metal. You keep the architectural character and gain the durability.
Cost, lifespan, and resale
Both systems far outlast asphalt and both can qualify for wind-mitigation insurance credits. Standing seam and metal tile sit at different price points depending on your roof's complexity, and both add resale value because buyers in this market understand what a metal roof is worth.
Let's match the roof to your home
The best way to decide is to look at your actual home with someone who's installed both for 40 years. Ametco serves all of Palm Beach County — request a free estimate and we'll show you both options on your roof and give you honest guidance.