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Florida roofing, in plain English.
Material guides, FBC code explained, add-ons worth doing, and honest answers from the Boca Raton crew that climbs roofs every day.
How long does a roof actually last in South Florida?
Florida UV cuts shingle life by ~30% vs the rest of the country. Here are real lifespan numbers for tile, shingle, metal, and flat roofs in our climate — plus what shortens them and how to extend them.
Apr 14, 2026
Material guidesTile vs metal vs shingle: the actual cost-of-ownership math
Sticker price isn't the same as cost over 30 years. Here's the real per-year math on the three roof types most South Florida homeowners are choosing between — including resale, AC savings, and insurance impact.
Apr 7, 2026
Florida codeFlorida Building Code 2023: what changed for roofs
The 8th edition of the Florida Building Code took effect December 2023. Here are the seven changes that affect every re-roof in South Florida — what they cost, what they prevent, and why your contractor should know them.
Mar 31, 2026
Add-onsThe 7 add-ons that should come with every Florida re-roof
If the roof is coming off, these are the cheapest things you'll ever do to your home — and the most expensive things to add later. A line-by-line guide to what to bundle (and what to skip).
Mar 24, 2026
Material guidesSpanish barrel tile vs flat tile vs S-tile: which fits your home
Three tile profiles dominate South Florida roofing — and they look completely different on your house. A visual guide to picking the right one for your architecture and HOA.
Mar 17, 2026
Material guidesDrip edge, soffit, fascia: the parts of your roof that fail first
Most roof failures don't start at the shingles. They start at the eaves — where drip edge, fascia, and soffit meet — and water finds the weakness for years before you see a stain on the ceiling.
Mar 10, 2026
Buying guideHow to read a roofing quote: every line item explained
Three roofers will give you three quotes that look completely different — even for the same roof. This is the line-by-line decoder so you can compare apples to apples and spot the corner-cutters.
Mar 3, 2026
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