Posts by Heather Ware
Commercial Re-roofing vs. Roof Replacement in Florida
Sooner or later, every flat roof needs to be replaced. But what if you could get a new roof put on without wracking up labor costs in removing the old one? This is what commercial re-roofing offers, and more and more Floridians are choosing it for their commercial properties. But how does it work? And…
Read MoreHow Long Do Metal Roofs Last in Florida?
If you’ve started noticing more metal roofs around lately, it’s not just you. Metal roofing is more popular than ever before, and a lot of residential and commercial property owners have questions. More specifically, they have questions about the metal roof life expectancy for structures in Florida. That makes sense—any reasonable person would want to…
Read MoreDrip Edge: The Unsung Hero of Roof Replacements
When you think about the components of your roofing system, a drip edge is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, that doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. In fact, if you’re getting a new shingle roof in Florida, a well-installed drip edge is absolutely essential. But what is a drip edge? And why…
Read MoreSt. Pete Roof Repair: Leaks, Sagging Ceilings, and More
Florida is tough on roofs in general, but this is especially true in coastal Pinellas County. And we would know—our local roofing company has been based in Pinellas County for over 25 years. In that time, we’ve done just about every kind of St. Pete roof repair job you can think of. And today, we…
Read More5V Metal Roofing: An Affordable Metal Roofing Option
Metal roofing is experiencing a boom in popularity across the country, but especially in Florida. Excitement about new metal roofing technologies has never been higher. But many people find themselves balking at the high price tags of new metal roofs. Thankfully, there is a budget-friendly option. If you want a new metal roof without breaking…
Read MoreBest Roof Shingle Colors for Florida 2024
2024 is right around the corner, and the new year is a great time to get a new roof. Florida’s mild winters mean fewer showers during your roof replacement, which will minimize leaks, and there are few major storms this time of year, so you won’t have to worry about a hurricane or tropical storm…
Read MoreBest Asphalt Roofing Shingles for Florida
Asphalt roofing shingles have become the gold standard for roofing in Florida. But once you’ve decided that shingles are right for your roof replacement, you need to decide what kind of shingles you want to get. And when you’re making a considerable investment into your home, you want to make sure that you’re getting the…
Read MoreMetal Roofing Prices: Labor, Materials, and More
Across Florida, interest in metal roofing has only gone up in recent years. And it’s not hard to figure out why—with industry-leading durability and longevity, as well as versatile aesthetics, metal roofing has a lot to offer. But that doesn’t mean that homeowners don’t have questions about it. And of all the questions that homeowners…
Read MoreHow to Fix a Roof Leak in Your Home
Leaky roofs are a problem for any homeowner, but they’re especially bad for Florida homes, which have to stand up to hurricane-force winds and heavy rains. And whether normal wear and tear or a major storm does the damage, you’ll want to fix a roof leak as soon as you know it’s there. We’re John…
Read MoreSoffit Repair and Replacement
Odds are you probably don’t think about your soffits very often. But soffits play a crucial role in protecting your overall roofing system, especially in Florida where tropical storms and hurricanes can force water into your home if it’s not protected by healthy, robust soffits. If you want to prevent this from happening, then you…
Read MoreShingle Roof Repairs: Costs, DIY Tips, and More!
Florida is hard on its roofs. And that’s especially true of shingle roofs, which are less resilient than many other roofing materials. For this reason, it’s completely normal for Florida homeowners to find themselves needing shingle roof repair services. The good news is that, since this is such a common problem, you should have no…
Read MoreChoosing Between Types of Metal Roofs
Metal roofing has only grown in popularity in recent years, and that trend shows no signs of stopping. But are metal roofs a good idea for Floridians? Florida weather demands a lot from our local roofs, especially during hurricane season. But with the right kind of metal roof, your home or business will be able…
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