Figuring out what causes leaking roof problems on a Florida home can be frustratingly difficult. While nearly all residential roofs are classified in the roofing industry as “steep-slope” roofs, many Florida homes have very gentle pitches, or angles, to their roofs. A leak may start in one place on the roof but show up inside [...]
Florida enjoys nearly tropical temperatures and abundant sunshine. It also, though, must endure the other climate extreme: hurricanes. What is hurricane preparedness, and how can you ensure your central Florida home is braced for Mother Nature’s worst weather? […]
Your darling kid just hit another baseball onto your Florida home’s roof. Did the ball cause damage? Are you still protected by the roofing manufacturer’s warranty? What voids a roof warranty? […]
The Explorer is the least expensive Victorinox Swiss Army Knife to have a magnifier. You’ll need that fun feature to read your roof warranty. The type is so tiny! What do roof warranties cover, exactly? […]
Every building trade has its peculiar words and terms. A dog’s leg is a specialized carving chisel. House framers know how to cut birdsmouth notches in rafters. Residential roofing terminology can also be confusing to Florida homeowners. These 17 terms are helpful to understand and use when chatting with your neighborhood roofer. […]
The repair of roof shingles is not a home improvement task that can be put off indefinitely. The timing of your repair depends on many factors but the most important are the extent of the damage and the weather conditions. […]
Roof shingle warranties are available from manufacturers of the shingles your roofing contractor uses on your home. Manufacturers’ warranties have several tiers of protection: […]
You cannot prevent a hurricane, but you can prepare your home so you avoid substantial damage from a hurricane. Keep hurricane roof repair to a minimum by partnering with your local roofer to keep your Central Florida home’s roof in tip-top shape. […]
How can you determine a winning choice with residential metal roofing vs shingles? Each residential roofing material has its advantages. Let’s unpack a few factors and let you decide! […]
Most people do not enjoy hearing the phrase “creative with money.” It sounds a bit, well, dodgy. But when financing a new roof replacement, you can be creative with solutions which give you a fresh, water-resistant roof right away, without busting your budget. […]
