Shingles, installed so the warranty actually holds.
Asphalt shingle is the cheapest way onto a new roof. It is also the easiest to install badly, and a bad install quietly voids the manufacturer warranty you paid for.
Four things a fast crew skips.
Every one is invisible from the ground. Every one can void a manufacturer warranty.
Nailing pattern
Wrong placement or wrong count is the most common reason a manufacturer denies a claim.
Starter course
The first row is what high wind grabs. Done wrong, the roof unzips from the edge.
Rake and drip edge
Edge detail decides whether wind gets under the field of the roof.
Flashing
Sealant where flashing belongs is a leak on a timer.
Ventilation
Warranties require it. A sealed hot attic ages shingles years early from underneath.
Underlayment
The secondary water barrier. Skipped or lapped wrong, it does nothing.
Shingle against metal, straight.
Seven layers, and four of them get skipped.
Every warranty claim that gets denied comes down to one of these layers being done wrong or left out.
- 01Architectural shinglesLaminated, dimensional. What you actually chose in the showroom.
- 02Starter stripA dedicated first course along the eave. Skipped constantly, and it is what wind grabs first.
- 03Synthetic underlaymentThe secondary water barrier. Lapped wrong, it does nothing at all.
- 04Peel and stick at the eaveSelf-adhered membrane where water backs up. Required in a lot of Florida detail.
- 05Drip edgeMetal along the perimeter. Manufacturers require it and inspectors check for it.
- 06Plywood deckNailing pattern into this deck is the single most common reason a claim is denied.
- 07TrussesThe structure. Ventilation between the deck and the ceiling below is part of the warranty too.
Ask any roofer to point at layers two, four and five on a diagram. It tells you quickly whether they do them.
Straight answers before you call.
How long do shingles last in Florida?
Less than in cooler climates. Proper ventilation makes a real difference to how long you get.
What does GAF certified mean?
GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. Certification means our install practices are held to their standard, not ours.
Will my shingle roof survive a hurricane?
Nailing, starter course and edge detail decide that. It is exactly the work that gets skipped on a cheap install.
Can I switch from shingle to metal?
Yes, and plenty do after the second shingle roof. Ask us for both numbers at the inspection.
Roofs we have replaced across South Florida.
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