You know what drives me crazy? Getting a call from a property owner who just got their permit application rejected because their contractor didn't understand the local code requirements. Happens more than you'd think, especially with the 8th Edition Florida Building...
Your Florida flat roof is sending warning signals. Water stains on the ceiling, skyrocketing energy bills, or visible membrane damage from our brutal sun. Now, you're wondering what a replacement will cost without the runaround from contractors. Here's the straight...
Driving through Florida's commercial districts, you'll notice something interesting happening. More property owners are ditching traditional pitched roofs for sleek, flat designs – and it's not just about looks. I've watched this shift firsthand across Florida...
Building a flat roof drainage system in Florida? Here's something most contractors won't tell you: what works in Atlanta will fail miserably in Tampa. Our afternoon thunderstorms can dump 3+ inches in under an hour, our hurricane seasons test every drainage detail,...
Water stains spreading across your Florida ceiling? That sick feeling in your stomach when you realize your flat roof is leaking again? Trust me, I've talked to hundreds of Florida property owners dealing with this exact nightmare, and most of them tried three or four...
Living in Florida means dealing with some of the most punishing conditions for flat roofs anywhere in the country. I've seen pristine roofs installed in January looking weathered and compromised by December. Why? Because what works up north often fails spectacularly...
A Straight-Talking Guide I get asked this question almost weekly: "What's the best flat roof for my Florida home?" Let me tell you, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. I've seen beautiful TPO installations fail miserably because they weren't right for that specific...
Listen, I've seen it all when it comes to flat roofs in Florida. From Miami to Tampa, these roofing systems take an absolute beating year after year. The sun beats down relentlessly, hurricanes sweep through, and then there's the humidity that seems to find every tiny...
Let's talk about flat roofing in Florida. With over 30 years of experience consulting on flat roofing projects internationally—starting in the UK, now based in Canada, and working with clients across Florida—I've seen how different roofing systems perform in various...
I still remember my first commercial roofing job in Florida. It was July 1998, brutally hot, and I was standing on a 50,000 square foot warehouse roof in Tampa wondering why anyone would choose this profession. Three decades later, I'm still fascinated by how...
Roofing Insights
You know what drives me crazy? Getting a call from a property owner who just got their permit application rejected because their contractor didn't...
Your Florida flat roof is sending warning signals. Water stains on the ceiling, skyrocketing energy bills, or visible membrane damage from our...
Driving through Florida's commercial districts, you'll notice something interesting happening. More property owners are ditching traditional pitched...
Building a flat roof drainage system in Florida? Here's something most contractors won't tell you: what works in Atlanta will fail miserably in...
Water stains spreading across your Florida ceiling? That sick feeling in your stomach when you realize your flat roof is leaking again? Trust me,...