5V crimp metal roofs in Tampa are flat steel sheets with five V-shaped ribs, screwed through the face into the deck. You see them on Seminole Heights bungalows, old cracker-style houses and a lot of back porches. They're quick to install and cost less than any other metal roof.
Living With Exposed Screws
Every screw on a 5V crimp roof goes through the panel and seals with a neoprene washer under its head. Over time the washers shrink and stop sealing. Panel maker McElroy says that typically doesn't happen until around years 20 to 30, and the fix is new screws. Exposed-fastener roofs still deserve a look after every big storm.
Where 5V Crimp Fits
- Bungalows, cottages and farmhouse-style homes.
- Porches, lanais, sheds and detached garages.
- Rentals and budgets where standing seam or metal shingles don't pencil out.
Historic Districts
If the house is in one of Tampa's historic districts, a change of roofing material usually needs approval first. See metal roofs in Tampa historic districts.
5V Crimp Cost in Tampa
HomeGuide's national averages put exposed-fastener panels like 5V crimp at $5–$12 per square foot installed, about $10,000 to $24,000 for a 2,000 square foot roof.
To price 5V crimp metal roofs in Tampa, call (813) 680-5909 for a metal roofer in Tampa.
Sources: McElroy Metal (2021), HomeGuide metal roof cost, Florida Product Approval search.