by Matthew Thomas | Sep 13, 2026 | Roofing
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...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 12, 2026 | Roofing
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...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 11, 2026 | Roofing
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...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 10, 2026 | Roofing
Yes, Miami-Dade approved shingles exist, and every roof in the county’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone needs them. The only reliable way to confirm a product qualifies is the Miami-Dade County Product Control search, where you can pull up a shingle’s Notice of...
by Matthew Thomas | Sep 9, 2026 | Roofing
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,...