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Miami-Dade Approval

What does Miami Dade approval mean?

For a product to be Miami-Dade approved means that the Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office has reviewed and tested the product and it meets specific criteria for construction in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Why should non-Miami-Dade County projects care if a product has been Miami-Dade approved?

Miami-Dade County is subject to some of the harshest wind conditions and has developed strict building codes to ensure the quality and durability of the building products used. Products that have been approved to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building can withstand the strongest winds in the country, which means that those buildings subject to lesser winds can have absolute confidence that their roof edge will remain in place.

How strong is a high velocity hurricane wind?

A product that can withstand "high velocity hurricane winds" can withstand winds with gusts of up to 150 mph. This is why Metal-Era is able offer a Lifetime, 170 mph wind warranty.

Hurricane force winds can cause significant damage, as was shown in the particularly fierce 2004 hurricane season. Take a look at some of the roof damage Hurricane Charley caused on roofs with inadequate edges. For more hurricane or weather related information visit the National Weather Service.

Which Metal-Era products have been Miami-Dade approved?

We offer a wide variety of products that have been Miami-Dade approved. Our complete line of Anchor-Tite fascia, Perma-Tite coping and various other fascia and coping products available through our private label partners.

Which membrane manufacturers offer Miami-Dade approved roof edges through Metal-Era?

Full system warrantees are offered through: Carlisle, FiberTite, Firestone, GenFlex, Johns Manville, Koppers, Sika Sarnafil, Stevens, US Ply and Versico.