Tag: homeowners
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What to expect during the roof replacement process in Orlando
What happens from the first call to the final inspection when you replace your roof in Orlando: the inspection, proposal, permit, install day and warranty.
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How Florida weather and your roof live together through a full year
A year in the life of a roof in Orlando: spring sun and oak pollen, summer storms, hurricane season and winter fronts, and what to notice in each.
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Six Florida roof myths homeowners still talk about on the driveway
Six Florida roof myths homeowners still repeat, from ‘no leak means no problem’ to the 25 percent rule, and the plain truth behind each one.
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How long does a roof last in Florida before wear shows
How long does a roof last in Florida? What shortens it, what helps it last, and the signs from the ground that your roof is getting tired.
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A hurricane roof checklist for Florida homeowners, all from the ground
A hurricane season roof checklist for Florida homes, all from the ground: what to check, photos to take, gutters and trees, and who to call.
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How to choose the best roof material for Florida homes
Shingle, tile or metal? How each roof handles Florida sun, wind and rain, what it asks of your structure and HOA, and what changes the price of the job.
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How to spot roofing scams after a hurricane in Florida
Door-knockers after a hurricane? The signs of a roofing scam in Florida, what the law says about deductibles, and how to check a license in minutes.
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What the Florida 25 percent roof rule actually means for your home
What the Florida 25 percent roof rule really says, what changed for roofs built under the 2007 code, and why 25% damage is not a promise of a new roof.
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Repair or replace your roof in Florida? How an inspector decides
Repair or replace your roof in Florida? What an inspector checks, how the wood deck and old layers change the answer, and what to ask before you sign.
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What to do when your insurer questions your roof age
Got a letter about your roof’s age? What Florida’s 15-year roof rule says, what an insurance roof inspection checks, and what to ask your agent.
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How to handle a sudden roof leak during a Kissimmee thunderstorm
A roof leak during a Kissimmee thunderstorm? What to do in the first hour, what to avoid, and what a roof inspection will show you.