Hip roofs win on wind resistance, gable roofs win on cost and attic space, and the right pick depends on your climate, budget, and what you plan to do with the space under the roofline. In hurricane-prone regions, hip design is usually the safer bet. Everywhere else,...
Don’t caulk first. Diagnose the leak. Most skylight problems trace back to one of three causes: condensation, a failed flashing or sealant, or a broken insulated glass seal, and each one needs a completely different fix. If water is actively dripping, set a bucket,...
A 4-point roof inspection evaluates four systems in a home: the roof, electrical panel and wiring, plumbing, and HVAC. Insurers order it to gauge how likely a home is to file a claim before they’ll write or renew a policy. It’s not the same as a full home inspection,...
A secondary water barrier is a backup waterproofing layer installed over the roof deck that stops wind-driven rain from finding its way in through seams and penetrations if shingles or tiles lift or fail. Most U.S. building codes now require one whenever a roof...
Ordinance or law coverage is an optional endorsement that pays for code-required upgrades, demolition of the undamaged part of your building, and the added cost of rebuilding to current codes after a covered loss. Owners of older homes and commercial buildings,...
Before you hire anyone who shows up promising fast roof work, look up their Florida license at Myfloridalicense, confirm current liability and workers’ comp insurance, and get a written estimate that spells out who pulls the permit. If those three boxes check out,...
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