by Matthew Thomas | Sep 5, 2026 | Roofing
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,...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 4, 2026 | Roofing
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,...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 3, 2026 | Roofing
Most roof claim denials come down to one of five things: age-related wear and tear, a policy exclusion, missing documentation, a missed filing deadline, or damage the adjuster decided was cosmetic. The moment you get that letter, read it for the exact policy clause...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 2, 2026 | Roofing
Spray foam applied directly to the underside of the roof sheathing typically eliminates the need for ridge and soffit vents, but only when the installation meets IRC unvented attic rules. The code allows this trade because the foam itself becomes the air barrier and,...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 1, 2026 | Roofing
Recoverable depreciation on a roof claim is money you’re owed, not money you’re begging for. If your policy pays replacement cost value, that withheld amount gets released once you finish the approved repairs and turn in a paid invoice before your deadline. Start...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 31, 2026 | Roofing
Walking on a tile roof breaks tiles more often than most homeowners realize, because a footstep concentrates far more force into one small spot than the roof was engineered to handle. If you have no choice but to get up there, step only on the bottom portion of each...