After Hurricane Irma, we encountered a pattern of leaks in hundreds of roofs. Their common trait was they had off ridge vents but no baffles. But why was this the case? […]

Tile roofs are used in most parts of the world, including the Naples area in Florida. These roofs are known to last between 25 to 50 years depending on how well they are installed and maintained. To achieve 50+ years with a tile roof, you need flashings installed to keep water on top of the [...]

With decades of roofing experience under our belts, we don’t just have a reputation for the quality of our roofing work here in the Naples area — we also have a reputation for our general knowledge and expertise concerning all roofing related matters as well. It’s one of the reasons why various businesses and organizations [...]

There are many types of roofing materials that are available, but one of the most durable is arguably tile roofing. Tile roofing is incredibly resistant to damage caused by severe storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes. It’s also fireproof. This durability is one of the reasons why it has such a long life expectancy. It’s also why [...]

Living in South Florida, you know about the temperamental environment that we live in. Although the area is considered to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, South Florida’s environment can be incredibly harsh on your roof. Roofing in our area is extremely complex; almost as complex as the weather. When deciding on [...]

Wind mitigation is a term every Florida homeowner should know. It describes the practice of specific building techniques designed to limit roof damage inflicted by high winds. Your insurance company uses this term when accessing your roof’s durability in the face of high winds, tropical storms and hurricanes. […]

As a Fort Myers homeowner, you know that our coastal location results in an increased risk of wind damage during hurricane season, and high homeowner’s insurance premiums. Wind mitigation offers a way for you to get some relief from both of these issues. […]

Around the World Tile roofing is the most popular roof system in the world. In every other location, except for Florida, there are requirements to install flashings for tile roofs. In Florida, a strong builder lobby has convinced the Florida Building Code Commission that flashings are not necessary and that having an underlayment will keep [...]

    From the 1950s–1990s, mortar was typically used to set roof tiles on Naples-area homes, but the wind damage caused by the devastating hurricanes of 1992 and 2004 showed the vulnerability of this installation method. Since then, new installation techniques have been introduced that help reduce uplift and improve wind mitigation, in particular foam [...]

A tile roof can last for 50 years or decades longer, if proper installation methods are followed and critically important elements are incorporated. Top flashing is one such element that’s essential to keep a tile roof watertight. […]

Wind mitigation discounts and credits can help reduce your homeowners’ insurance costs, but before your insurer will apply any discounts to your policy, they’ll ask you to have an inspection performed. One of the items an inspector looks at is the shape of the roof — if it’s a hip roof, you’ll automatically qualify for [...]