Doing it right the first time

By Drexel Metals.  

PRG Roofing blends decades of experience with Drexel Metals’ high-performance metal systems. 

Drexel Metals is proud to provide metal roofing solutions for companies like PRG Roofing & Construction, a company that serves the Southwest Florida region. Founded in 2018 by industry veteran Randy Garand, the company prides itself on providing quality service the first time around.  

“My father, a roofing installer himself, drilled into me the importance of doing things properly the first time,” Randy shared. “Not just for speed, but for long-term durability and pride in your work.” That mindset continues to guide PRG Roofing & Construction today under the leadership of Randy and general manager Rob Sineni.  

PRG Roofing has earned a reputation for its attentive leadership and dedication to delivering performance-driven roofing systems. “For us, it’s about the people, about standing behind your work and being the roofer we’d hire for our own home,” Randy expressed.  

Drexel Metals’ roofing stands strong through Florida storms 

A seasoned roofer with more than four decades of experience, Garand knows that few regions test a roof like Southwest Florida. Between high-speed winds, tropical storms, extreme heat and humidity, roofs must withstand some of the harshest conditions in the country. That’s why Garand has relied on standing seam metal roofs from Drexel Metals since 2008, long before he founded PRG Roofing. 

“We’ve had a lot of storms, and we haven’t had a single roof failure yet,” Randy noted. “Even through Hurricane Ian, which is the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history, every one of our Drexel Metals roofs stayed in place.”   

In particular, he recalled one project from 2018 that has now successfully weathered three major hurricanes without a single issue. “While traditional roofs around them were shredded, theirs looked like the day we put it on,” Randy shared. “That homeowner became our biggest advocate in the community, and we ended up doing many more roof installations in the neighborhood.”  

The engineering behind metal roofing confidence 

The performance behind Drexel Metals’ standing seam metal roofing isn’t by chance; it’s engineering. Designed for challenging environments, a standing seam metal roof can provide wind resistance of up to 120 miles per hour. Select systems are certified to wind resistance testing standards such as: UL 580 Wind Uplift, TAS 125 Wind Uplift, UL 1897 Extended Phase Wind Uplift, ASTM E1592 Uniform Static Pressure Uplift and ASTM E1680 Air Infiltration. They are also certified to the highest impact resistance class, according to UL 2218 impact rating standards. This helps mitigate the risk of damage from wind-borne debris that flies during storms.   

Tested to multiple standards, roofing systems made from a high-quality metal substrate can also endure fire and rain events. With this level of performance, standing seam metal roofs by Drexel Metals can last roughly two to three times longer than other roofing systems, reducing replacement costs and improving safety. This long-term durability has led to Florida homeowners wanting more metal roofs over their heads. “When people saw their asphalt shingle roofs shredded during storms and the metal roofs still intact, it was a no-brainer,” Randy shared. “They wanted what survived.”  

Business growth through partnership and education 

PRG Roofing’s steady growth is rooted in quality craftsmanship and integrity. Randy and Sineni also attribute part of their success to their longstanding partnership with Drexel Metals.  

“We carry samples from different manufacturers to our sales visits,” Rob explained. “When customers hold a directional panel that we install with clips next to a thinner 26-gauge nail-strip panels, the difference is clear. We then ask them, ‘Which one would you rather have protecting your home?’ They always understand once they feel it.”   

Garand and Sineni also value the direct relationship they have with Drexel Metals. “Being able to buy directly from a trusted manufacturer gives us control over the coils and flat sheets that go on our projects. That’s how we maintain quality,” Rob said.   

In a market where roofing can easily become a commodity, PRG Roofing also values Drexel Metals’ consistency and accountability. “When you buy through a supplier, you don’t always know where the product comes from or how it’s made,” Randy explained. “With Drexel Metals, we know the origin, the process and the people behind it. Working with them also gives us more peace of mind on warranties.”  

That trust has proven its worth in Florida’s demanding climate. “Fortunately, we’ve had no warranty claims or issues ever,” Randy shared. “Our roofs’ proven performance through major storms has put us in the spotlight and promoting Drexel Metals’ standing seam metal roofs has almost tripled our business.”  

Raising the bar for roofing excellence 

With every Drexel Metals roof installed, PRG Roofing strengthens its reputation for excellence and resilience. Their track record through Florida’s harshest storms speaks for itself. It is proof that when craftsmanship meets engineered performance, the result is roofing that truly lasts.  

Original article and photo source: Drexel Metals