Metal Shingles
Metal Shingles | Metal Roofing | Roofing | Ocoee
Breathe new life into your Ocoee home with HEP’s striking metal shingles, engineered to capture the timeless charm of traditional shake or slate while delivering the uncompromising durability of metal roofing. Our interlocking panels shrug off Florida’s driving rains, searing heat, and hurricane-force winds, resisting rust, fading, and impact so you enjoy decades of worry-free protection. Available in an array of vibrant, energy-saving finishes, each shingle reflects solar heat to keep interiors cooler and utility bills lower.
From first consultation to flawless installation, the HEP team handles every detail with craftsmanship and care. We back our work with industry-leading warranties and a commitment to customer service that’s as solid as the roof we install. Choose the smarter, longer-lasting path to curb-appeal—choose HEP’s metal shingles and discover why homeowners across Ocoee are making the switch to metal roofing.
FAQs
What advantages do metal shingles offer over traditional asphalt shingles in Ocoee’s hot, storm-prone climate?
Metal shingles reflect much more solar radiation than dark asphalt, keeping attic temperatures lower and reducing cooling bills by 10–25 %. They are also non-porous and resistant to Florida’s intense UV, heavy rain, mildew and insects, so they will not curl, crack or grow algae. In wind-tunnel testing the interlocking panels we install are rated up to 140 mph gusts—well above the design‐wind speed required in Orange County—making them far better suited for summer thunderstorms and tropical systems than standard asphalt.
How long does a metal shingle roof last, and what warranties do you provide?
Properly installed aluminum-zinc coated steel or aluminum shingles have a service life of 40–70 years, more than double the life expectancy of high-end architectural asphalt. Our manufacturer’s warranty covers the metal substrate for 40 years against rust perforation, plus a 30-year fade and chalk warranty on the Kynar® 500 or Hylar® 5000 paint finish. We back that with our own 10-year workmanship warranty that is fully transferable if you sell your Ocoee home.
Will a metal roof make my house hotter or noisier?
No. The reflective coatings actually lower heat gain, and we install an integral radiant-barrier underlayment that boosts energy efficiency. Regarding sound, the shingles lock tightly to a solid plywood deck with high-density underlayment between, so rainfall noise is only 2–3 dB higher than with asphalt—usually imperceptible indoors. During installation we also seal all ridge and penetration points to prevent wind-driven rain from creating any drumming effect.
How does the cost of metal shingles compare with other roofing materials?
A quality metal shingle roof typically costs 2–2.5 times more than a basic architectural asphalt roof, but about the same as high-end concrete tile and less than many premium clay or slate options. When you factor in the longer life cycle, reduced maintenance, energy savings and potential homeowners-insurance discounts of up to 25 % for a metal roof with proper wind-mitigation attachments, the overall lifetime cost is often lower than asphalt.
Can metal shingles handle hurricanes, hail and salt air common to Central Florida?
Yes. The products we install carry Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones, meaning they resist uplift at winds exceeding 140 mph and pass large-missile impact tests. The interlocking design prevents panels from lifting, and the baked-on PVDF paint is rated for coastal environments, so salt-laden air will not cause corrosion. The 24- to 26-gauge steel or .032 aluminum shingles also resist hailstone impacts better than asphalt, minimizing the risk of granule loss or leaks.
Can metal shingles be installed over my existing roof, and what maintenance is required?
In many cases, yes. If your current decking is sound and local code allows, we can install a vented underlayment and metal shingles over one existing layer of asphalt, saving tear-off costs and keeping material out of landfills. Maintenance is minimal: rinse leaves or pine needles from valleys once or twice a year, keep gutters clear, and schedule a professional inspection every 5 years or after any severe weather event. No routine sealing, painting or granule patching is needed, unlike with asphalt or tile.