Standing seam, nail strip and PBR are the three metal roof panel profiles we roll-form in Miami. They look different, fasten differently and fit different jobs. This guide compares them side by side so you can pick the right panel for the roof in front of you.
| Standing seam | Nail strip | PBR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Residential and commercial, coastal homes, low-slope to steep | Residential re-roofs | Commercial, warehouses, barns, outbuildings |
| Fasteners | Concealed (clips) | Concealed (nail flange) | Exposed |
| Gauge / material | 24 ga. Galvalume (1-1/2″ mechanical seam); Series 1300 and 2000 in steel or 0.032″ aluminum | 24 or 26 ga. | 24 or 26 ga. |
| Installed cost in Miami (2026) | $12 to $18 per sq ft | $8 to $13 per sq ft | $6 to $10 per sq ft |
| Colors | All colors | All colors | All colors |
Installed costs include materials, labor, permits and tear-off. See our Miami metal roof cost guide for the full breakdown.
Standing seam panels lock together at raised seams and attach to the deck with hidden clips, so no fasteners go through the face of the panel. It is the profile we most commonly install and recommend for Miami-Dade’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Our REM 1.5 standing seam was tested by Intertek to 307 psf of wind uplift and carries a UL Class A fire and Class 4 impact rating (UL file R40985).
Our Miami-Dade NOAs cover our standing seam systems: the REM 1.5 mechanical seam (Miami-Dade County, Florida NOA 22-1208.01, exp. 04/13/2028) and our Series 1300 and Series 2000 panels (Miami-Dade County, Florida NOAs 26-0701.06 through 26-0701.12, exp. 08/27/2031). Our NOA checklist for contractors lists each one by panel and deck type.
Nail strip panels also hide their fasteners, but instead of clips they attach through a nailing flange along one edge, which the next panel covers. The result is a slim-rib look close to standing seam at a lower installed cost. We roll-form nail strip in 24 or 26 gauge, mostly for residential re-roofs.
PBR is an exposed-fastener panel: screws go through the face of the panel into the structure. It covers a lot of area quickly at the lowest cost of the three, which is why it is common on commercial buildings, warehouses, barns and outbuildings. We roll-form PBR in 24 or 26 gauge.
On a permitted job in Miami-Dade or Broward, the panel needs a product approval that matches the panel, the deck and the design pressures on the roof. Whatever profile you choose, confirm the approval for that exact panel before you order. You can look up any NOA in Miami-Dade County’s Product Control Search.
We cut every profile to the lengths on your takeoff, with matching trim and flashing from the same coil and color. Email panel lengths and quantities, profile, color and job address to sales@roofingex.com or call (786) 786-0361. Typical production lead time is 24 to 48 hours. See our metal roofing supplier page for pickup and delivery details.
Both hide their fasteners. Standing seam attaches with separate clips under the seams, while nail strip attaches through a nailing flange built into the panel edge. Standing seam is the stronger system for high-wind roofs; nail strip costs less installed.
PBR is mainly used on commercial buildings, warehouses, barns and outbuildings. Its fasteners are exposed, so most homeowners choose standing seam or nail strip for a house.
PBR, at about $6 to $10 per square foot installed in 2026, followed by nail strip at $8 to $13 and standing seam at $12 to $18.
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