Florida’s weather can be unpredictable in the best of times. Hurricanes and heavy rain can be punishing for even the best possible roof work. So your Belleair home needs the best of the best roofing contractors in order to ensure that safety and stability stay overhead. Here are a few key tips to make sure you get the very best.
In Belleair and all over Florida, reliable roofing contractors work from the ground up, which means making sure that you have a firm wall-to-roof connection. This is done by either using hurricane straps and clips at the points where each rafter connects to the exterior wall.
When it comes to Florida roofing, materials matter. Find out the typical wind speed for the area around your Belleair home and make sure your shingles’ are rated greater than or equal to it. Be sure your contractor uses the high-wind installation guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Your contractor should use bitumen tape on your roof deck’s seams, which should allow a gap between them with room for expansion and contraction. Speaking of the deck, don’t let your contractor cut corners by using 1/2 inch plywood instead of 5/8 inch, fastened with 2 1/2 inch screws and 10-penny nails.
It’s never worth it to cut corners on something as important as roofing. A quality roof needs a metal drip edge installed at its eaves, with a synthetic underlayment, another drip edge on the rakes, and starter strips along both. Follow these guidelines when working with your contractor, and your Belleair, FL home will have the safest roof on your block.
Weatherproof Roofing is your Belleair, FL roofing contractor that strives to solve your emergency and home improvement roofing needs in a professional and timely manner. We offer the best and most reliable guarantees in the industry. Our phone support staff are ready for your call 24 hours a day. Why not call us right now?
