Frequently asked questions
Fifteen years is considered a usable life span in Florida and is a good rule of thumb. If shaded or if exposed to a lower than average amount of severe tropical storms, many roofs will end up lasting longer.
Roofs should be inspected yearly, especially any roof over five years old. That is when you will start to see wear and tear.
We will inspect your roof for free. If we find anything we take pictures of the issue and will give you options to correct it. Usually, we can do the inspection from the ground using one of our drones.
Not necessarily, any damage, weather related or other needs to be connected to a date of loss (DOL). Which would be the date of the event that caused damage. You must file a claim within one year from the DOL.
Traditional felt paper has been replaced with “Synthetic felt”. Synthetic felt is a waterproof woven material that is installed the same way as traditional felt. It is much better than traditional felt at resisting tear and breakdown due to constant heat exposure. It is also much lighter, resulting in a material that is easier to install and that leaves less weight sitting on top of your house.
Yes, in addition to synthetic felt, there is self-adhering underlayment also called peel and stick underlayment. Synthetic felt installs and functions just like traditional felt. It is nailed down with plastic cap nails with an 18” overlap. Self-adhering underlayment is rolled directly onto the roof decking, where it sticks. It is self-sealing, meaning it seals around each nail that is shot through it.
No, definitely not. High pressure will damage the shingles by removing the granules that protect it from the sun. Shingle roofs should be cleaned with a soft wash process using chemicals and water. We offer a soft wash process to clean your roof!
Yes, we offer multiple options for financing.
This means for every 12” inches of roof going from top to bottom the roof drops 4” inches.
Roofs that are less than a 2:12 pitch are not allowed to use traditional shingles. Modified Bitumen roofing or TPO (rubberized membrane) is used for applications. Modified Bitumen is also known as roll roofing. It is a 42” wide asphalt material, that is either self-adhering or is installed with roofing cement. Some applications call for a torch to be used to super heat the membrane.
Metal roofs are extremely durable and do not break down in the sun. They offer large color options and generally are good for up to 40 years.