by Matthew Thomas | Aug 30, 2026 | Roofing
Don’t sign anything with a roofer who knocks on your door after a storm. Your first move is a phone call to your insurer and, if the roof is actively leaking, a temporary tarp from a local contractor you can verify. Watch for two specific traps: any contractor who...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 29, 2026 | Roofing
Yes, and for most Florida homeowners the math is simple: a wind mitigation inspection documents the features that already protect your roof, and insurers reward that proof with lower premiums. The report you’ll need is the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 28, 2026 | Roofing
Those dark, wavy streaks running down your shingles are almost always Gloeocapsa magma, an algae that feeds on the limestone in asphalt roofing. In most cases the staining is cosmetic, but it can shorten shingle life if left alone for years. Clean it with a soft-wash...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 27, 2026 | Roofing
Expect to pay roughly a range of several hundred to a few thousand dollars for hurricane straps depending on whether you’re building new, reroofing, or retrofitting an existing attic. New construction runs cheapest per connection, retrofits cost the most because of...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 26, 2026 | Roofing
Water sitting on your flat roof for more than 48 hours after the rain stops is what the roofing industry defines as ponding, and it is a real problem, not a cosmetic nuisance. Go up and check it today. Measure the depth with a tape measure or ruler at the deepest...
by Matthew Thomas | Aug 25, 2026 | Roofing
If rain is getting into your house right now, tarp or board the damaged area before it gets worse. If the roof is steep, wet, or the decking feels soft underfoot, don’t climb up there. Call a licensed emergency tarping contractor instead. Fall and electrocution...