Roofing Insights

After a hurricane or severe South Florida storm, roof damage is not always as obvious as a missing section of roofing. Some problems can be seen from the ground, while others are hidden around flashings, roof edges, penetrations, underlayment, drainage points or inside the attic. Finding damage early matters because a small opening can become.....

When a commercial roof starts leaking or showing repeated damage, the decision is rarely as simple as “repair it” or “replace it.” Property owners and facility managers need to consider the condition of the whole roof system, the age and service history of the roof, the extent of current damage, code requirements, business disruption, maintenance.....

Commercial roof problems rarely begin as dramatic failures. More often, they start with a blocked drain, failed sealant, loose flashing, damaged coating or small puncture that remains unnoticed until the next heavy rainfall. For a property manager, a scheduled inspection program is one of the most practical ways to reduce emergency repairs and protect the.....

A commercial roof in Miami-Dade must do more than keep water out. It must be designed, specified, permitted and installed for one of the most demanding wind and weather environments in the United States. For property owners and managers, that makes roofing decisions more technical than simply comparing materials and prices. Miami-Dade County is part.....

South Florida presents roofing conditions that most parts of the country never have to deal with. Year-round UV exposure, high humidity, heavy seasonal rainfall, salt air along the coast, and an annual hurricane season that runs six months - these are not occasional stresses. They are the permanent operating environment for every roof in the.....

When severe weather hits South Florida, many homeowners suddenly discover issues with their roofs. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and heavy rain can cause significant roof storm damage, especially to aging tile roofing systems. Cracked tiles, broken underlayment, and lifted sections of roofing can allow water to enter the structure and create expensive problems. When homeowners file.....