What Is The Expected Lifespan Of A New Florida Roof Before It Needs To Be Replaced?

 

As most homeowners and business owners are aware, new roof materials have a set lifespan that is determined by factors such as the materials chosen, continuous maintenance, appropriate installation, weather/storm exposure, and general care. Metal, tile, and shingles are the most common roofing materials available for Florida homes, and they range in durability from the longest to the shortest. Each of these types of modernroofing materials has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. With manufacturing and installation costs rising at a rapid rate, the cost difference between shingle and metal roofs is reducing, making metal roofs more cost effective in many cases.

 

Issues Facing Insurance Companies

For a variety of reasons, Florida insurance underwriters have decided to limit or refuse coverage to homes with shingle roofs older than 20 years. The increased weather-related damage claims and rampant insurance fraud claims that have occurred in recent years are at the top of the list. Many insurance companies are refusing to write new homeowners policies for homes with shingle roofs older than 20 years, and many insurance companies are requiring properties with roofs older than 15 years to undergo a roof inspection before renewing their coverage. In the wake of these charges of insurance fraud and their impact on growing insurance prices, the state has recently implemented new legislation to rein in the state's out-of-control insurance premium expenses. The state of Florida, on the other hand, has already taken steps to lessen the consequences of strong wind storms on shingled roofs by enacting new shingle roofing installation rules.

 

The Florida Building Codes have instituted new coding for shingle roofing systems, including specific installation requirements such as strap-downs techniques, layering, water barriers, overhangs, adhesives, and all wind resistant applications, making shingle roofs more durable and less likely to sustain damage due to high winds up to and under 100 miles per hour. A 25 percent replacement rule, deck re-nailing, secondary water barriers, drip edge, base and counter flashing, and roof pitch standards are all specified in Chapter 7, Section 706.1 for the installation of new shingle roofing materials. These standards were developed in compliance with new construction rules aimed at making Florida's shingled roofs more resilient and less susceptible to damage from severe winds.

 

We specialize in the following areas:

1.      Roofs with a life expectancy of 30 years or more

2.    Tile Roofs with a 50-75-Year Warranty

3.    Metal Roofs with a Life Expectancy of 75-100 Years

What Makes Jacksonville Beaches Premier Roofer The Best Option?

Roof Solar Roofing in Jacksonville Beach has been concerned about the installation of shingled roofs for some time, even before the new state requirements were implemented. Roof Solar's skilled roofers always performed a thorough roof inspection for the benefit of our shingle roofing clients before recommending any actions. Our asphalt shingles are the best in the industry, with Owens Corning developing and manufacturinghigh-performance roofing shingles.

 

 

Give us a call for a free home inspection and quote if you have roof damage, have been denied coverage by an insurance carrier due to age, or have questions about the general condition or upkeep of your roofing system. We inspect, install, and repair shingle, tile, and metal roofs for any type of roofing application and building at Roof Solar Roofing, which has over 25 years of construction experience. All of the Jacksonville Beaches, Ponte Vedra, and adjacent towns are served by residential and commercial specialists.  Give us a call at (904) 723-4950