Rain Damage to Roofs
Introduction: Introduction: Roofs are the unsung heroes of our homes, protecting us from the elements day in and day out. However, one natural phenomenon that can significantly impact the integrity…
Introduction: Introduction: Roofs are the unsung heroes of our homes, protecting us from the elements day in and day out. However, one natural phenomenon that can significantly impact the integrity…
Introduction : A leaking roof can be a homeowner's worst nightmare, leading to costly repairs, water damage, and a compromised living environment. This blog aims to shed light on the…
Tile roofs are a popular roofing option for homeowners due to their durability, longevity, and aesthetic appeal. They have been in use for centuries and have proven to be a…
Metal roofs have been gaining in popularity in recent years due to their durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. If you're considering a new roof for your home or business,…
When it’s time to replace your roof, you have several material options. Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, but tile, concrete, copper, slate, and even wood are also possibilities. To know which roofing material you need to choose, you must compare the material’s strengths and weaknesses with what you need in your climate. For example, here in central Florida, roofs must be able to withstand extreme heat, high humidity, algae buildup, and high winds.
Clay tiles check off all the boxes as a premium roofing material for Florida’s climate. (more…)
Any roof leak is bad, but a roof leak that stays hidden long enough to cause mold? That’s a nightmare.
Most of the time, when a roof leaks, you’ll begin to see discoloration on the ceiling or even water dripping down to the floor. This tips you off that you need to have someone come out and check the roof, ASAP. However, on occasion, a small roof leak can drip between walls or into other parts of your home’s structure. When positioned just right, the leak can go on for months or years without the home’s occupants catching on. (more…)
To keep your roof in the best shape possible, and make filing insurance claims much easier, it’s important to have your roof inspected at least annually by a roofing professional. During that
inspection, the roofer will climb up on your roof and walk around the perimeter, checking the roofing material, drainage system, penetrations, and more. In this post, we’ll discuss simple things you can repair to ensure you pass your annual roofing inspection every time.
You want your roof to be in tip-top shape before any inspector shows up. Before your annual roofing inspection, be sure to repair all: (more…)
Your roof is one of the most expensive components of your home. Just a simple repair can cost from a few hundred up to thousands of dollars. According to Home Advisor, the average cost to fully replace a roof in the state of Florida is between $8,000 and $16,500. That’s why it’s so important to keep your roof maintained and fix any issues that arise with your roof as early as possible to prevent future, more costly repairs.
Preventative maintenance for your roof is simple and straightforward. To keep your roof in its best condition possible, abide by the following preventative maintenance guidelines: (more…)
Building a home in Florida has very unique considerations. The hot and humid climate means roofs must be resistant to extreme heat, moisture, and algae buildup from the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Even if a roof can withstand all that, it still may fall victim to another of Mother Nature’s villains — high winds.
A strong thunderstorm is enough to stir up some pretty serious winds, but it’s the hurricanes that really take it up a notch. Hurricane winds in Florida have been recorded as high as 185 miles per hour, and that’s fast enough to cause major devastation. (more…)
Your roof is one of the most expensive parts of your house, which is why it is such a big factor in your home’s overall value. Whether it be old, improperly installed, or poorly maintained, a bad roof can allow water and debris to enter your home, causing mold, structural damage, and safety hazards.
Here in Florida, roofs are also subject to algae accumulation. Because of this, roofing materials that are used here must be algae-resistant to protect them from the damage that algae buildup causes.
Some of the most popular roofing materials to use here in the Sunshine State include: (more…)