TL;DR: Roofing underlayment is a water-resistant or waterproof barrier installed directly on your roof deck beneath shingles, tile, or metal panels. It acts as a critical secondary line of defense against moisture, wind-driven rain, and hurricane uplift. Florida...
TL;DR: A drip edge is a metal flashing strip installed along the edges of your roof that directs rainwater away from the fascia and into the gutters, protecting your decking, fascia, and soffit from rot and moisture damage. The Florida Building Code mandates drip edge...
Tile roof underlayment typically lasts anywhere from 15 to 50 years depending on the material, but the tiles on top will almost always outlive it. If your underlayment is organic felt older than 15 to 20 years, or a synthetic past the 25-year mark, schedule an...
In most roofing claims, you should not sign a blanket assignment of benefits (AOB). File the claim yourself first, or insist on narrow, capped terms if a contractor requires one for emergency work. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Florida’s...
A metal roof needs underlayment rated for sustained high heat, typically a high-temperature synthetic sheet across the field with a self-adhered, high-temp membrane at the eaves, valleys, and penetrations. Skip the heat rating and you risk the adhesive failing or the...
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