Roofing FAQ for Central Florida Homeowners

There is no set schedule. A Florida roof is replaced when it reaches the end of its service life, which depends on the material, the installation, attic ventilation and storm exposure, and each manufacturer publishes the expected life of its products. Insurers also look closely at roof age once a roof reaches 15 years.

A roof square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Roofers measure roofs and order materials in squares, so a roof with 2,000 square feet of surface is 20 squares. The number of squares, the roof's pitch and the roofing system all affect what a roof costs.

A wind mitigation inspection records the features of a home that help it resist wind, such as how the roof deck is attached and how the roof connects to the walls. An authorized inspector fills out Florida's Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form (OIR-B1-1802), which insurers use when applying hurricane mitigation discounts.

A new roof does not add a set dollar amount to a home, but it can make the home easier to sell and to insure. Buyers, home inspectors and insurers in Florida all look closely at roof age and condition. Keep the permit and product paperwork from the job to show the next buyer or insurer.

Most homeowners can stay home during a roof replacement, but expect loud noise during tear-off and nailing, vibration that can shake wall hangings, and limited use of the driveway and yard. People who work from home, light sleepers and pets may be more comfortable away during working hours.

A roof should not be torn off while it is raining. Tear-off is planned around the forecast, and any section opened during the day should be covered with underlayment before the crew leaves so the house stays dry. Central Florida summer storms often build in the afternoon, so roof work usually starts early in the day.

The NB Roofs gallery shows shingle roofs the company has installed on Central Florida homes, each marked with the NB Roofs watermark. You can also read customer reviews on the testimonials page and on the NB Roofs Google Business Profile.