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"Why now is the ideal time to action on roof repairs"

Why Now is the Time to Act on Roof Repairs

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Somehow, it is already November, which means we have made it through another year of spring showers, summer heat, and hurricane season. It also means that as late fall and early winter are upon us, it is time for you to take action on any necessary residential roof repairs on your Florida home.

If you’re thinking of delaying until late winter or early spring, the team at All Area Roofing would like to discourage you from doing so! Below we’re sharing the 5 biggest reasons that now is the time to act on residential roof repairs to inspire you to do so today! Keep reading below.

5 Reasons Now is the Time to Act on Residential Roof Repairs

1.      Winter is Florida Roofer’s Busy Season

Winter is often the busiest season of the year for Florida roofers because it is the easiest season for us to work in. We don’t say this to discourage you from taking action, but to encourage you to take action quickly. The team at All Area Roofing is seeing our winter residential roof repairs booking calendar fill up quickly and we know the other reputable roofers in the area are seeing the same thing. Give us a call today to ensure you’re able to get your repairs taken care of before it’s too late! 

2.      We’ve beat the summer heat

Although we can and do schedule residential roof repairs during the summer months, the Florida heat makes it tricky. Thanks to the brutal temperatures and strong UV rays, the hours our teams can safely work on your roof is limited to late evenings and early mornings in the summer months. This might be fine for commercial repairs, but can cause quite the disruption for homeowners, especially any with young children!

3.      Hurricane season is safely behind us

With hurricane season behind us for the year, we’ve seen the damage this year’s storm season has caused and know what needs to be repaired. We also don’t expect to be interrupted by another hurricane or tropical storm for many months, giving us an adequate window to make residential roof repairs. 

4.      Spring showers bring… major delays

We all know that spring showers bring May flowers, but did you also know they bring major delays to active construction projects? As Floridians, we are no strangers to our pop-up spring storms. One minute it’s beautiful and the next you’re taking cover under the nearest awning to wait out a surprise storm. Our teams can work through light rain and some drizzle, but we need to press pause when the rain really starts to come down and spring showers mean pressing the pause button more often than we’d like, leading to delays and continued interruptions for your family.

5.      You have adequate time to prepare for the harsher months ahead.

Many would agree that the winter months are the best time of the year to be a Florida resident. The temperature is warm, but not hot. The sun is shining, but not impossibly strong, and we go through a rather dry period. Not only does this make winter in Florida attractive to snowbirds, it also makes it an attractive time of year to take care of roof repairs. Winter is the calm before the actual storms and the perfect time of year to prepare your house for the stormier and warmer months that lie ahead.

If you are overdue for a roof inspection or have been ignoring necessary residential roof repairs, now is the time to act. Give the All Area Roofing team a call today to get started on your roof repairs because before you even blink, spring will be upon us!

"5 roofing related questions every homebuyer should ask"

5 Roofing Related Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask

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Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth, the process always seems to be equal parts exciting and confusing. One of the more confusing and often forgotten aspects of the home buying process is the roofing system. Many buyers think that nothing beyond the general home inspection process is needed, but unfortunately that is incorrect.

At All Area Roofing, we help homebuyers dig deeper and ask the right questions so they get an accurate picture of their new home’s roofing system and any problems they may encounter. To help you do the same, the All Area Roofing team is sharing the 5 questions every homebuyer should ask about the roof before signing on the dotted line. Keep reading below to learn what they are and why the answers matter!

5 Roofing Related Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask

1.      What materials is the roof made out of?

This is one of the most important questions you can ask because it will tell you a lot about the roof and maintenance issues you may encounter. Different materials have different lifespans with asphalt shingles lasting 20 – 30 years while clay tiles, slate, and metal can outlast them by decades.

Not only does material impact lifespan, but material can also impact things like cost to repair (asphalt shingles are less expensive to replace than the other materials listed above) and the way the home retains heat.

2.      How old is the roof?

You need to know how old the roof on your new home is to budget for future repairs and replacements. As we discussed above, different roofing materials have different lifespans so an asphalt roof that is 20 years old is going to be much different relative to a clay tile roof that is 20 years old.

You should also think carefully about how long you expect to live in the home and how the age of the roof might impact your future resale value.

3.      Who originally installed the roofing system and who has made necessary repairs?

Not only is it absolutely critical that you know exactly who installed the roof, you also need to know who made every last repair on the roof, and see proof if possible. If you find that anyone other than a reputable, licensed, and insured contractor worked on the roof at any point, we would advise you to run the other direction.

Roofing work that is completed by unqualified roofers is not only a safety risk, but it can also cause issues with warranties and homeowner’s insurance policies.

4.      Is there a warranty and if so, is it transferable?

Although not every single roof will have a warranty and not every single warranty is transferable, the vast majority of roofs that were installed and repaired by reputable contractors will have transferable warranties.

We would never tell someone not to buy a home based on a roofing warranty or lack thereof, but having a warranty is a huge perk. Depending on the type of warranty that is transferred to you, you might be able to receive protection for either material defects, workmanship errors, or both.

5.      Does the seller have a roof report and if so, will they share it?

If the seller has been keeping up with routine roofing maintenance and inspections (a good sign to look for as the buyer!) they should have a roofing report to share with you. The report should disclose the current health and age of the roof, along with recent repairs or any potential issues.

If the seller claims to have one, but will not disclose the report, this is a red flag. In the past we have seen this result in the seller either not actually having a report to share or that they were hiding damage from the potential buyer.

Buying a house is daunting enough and the last thing you need is added stress over the roof. If you are in the Central Florida housing market and are in need of assistance with roofing questions, the All Area Roofing team is here to help. Give our team a call today and we can prep you on exactly what to ask, how to ask it, and what answers you should listen for!

"Five Threats to your Florida roof"

5 Threats to Your Florida Roof

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Living in Florida certainly has its perks. Sunshine, Disney World, year-round golf courses, the list goes on and on. But, for all of the benefits, there are also some downsides. As residential roofers, the All Area Roofing team has seen firsthand how the Florida climate can have a negative impact on our client’s roofing systems. 

To keep you informed, the residential roofers at All Area are sharing the five biggest threats to your Florida roof and what you need to be aware of to protect your home. Keep reading below to learn more!

Five Major Threats to Your Florida Roof

  1. The Florida Sunshine

They certainly don’t call Florida the Sunshine State for nothing! As much as we love the Florida sun and our year-round tans, the strong UV rays and constant sunshine can do a number on our roofs. 

If you have asphalt shingles on your home, you should know that UV rays can lead to a breakdown of the chemical coating on your shingles. When this happens, the oily substance covering the shingles can evaporate, leaving them unprotected. This can lead to dry, cracked shingles. Scheduling regular maintenance with your residential roofers can help keep your shingles safe from sun damage. 

  1. Heat Degradation 

It isn’t just the damaging UV rays we’re obligated to warn you about, but the overall heat degradation your shingles may face. The extreme Florida summers can cause your shingles to rapidly expand, followed by rapid contraction when temperatures cool in the fall. This can cause straining for your shingles and lead to a number of issues. 

Your residential roofers should inspect shingles that are peeling, splitting, or cracking, as these are all major signs of heat degradation. Left untreated, these cracks leave room for moisture and water damage overtime.

  1. Heavy Frequent Rainstorms 

Native Floridians know that afternoon storms seem to appear almost every day out of absolutely nowhere. These frequent, heavy rain showers can wear down shingles and other elements of your roofing structure overtime. If they bring strong enough winds with them, they can even cause shingles to come loose from your roof. 

Loose or missing shingles can easily lead to water damage that penetrates the roof deck and compromises the overall integrity of your roofing system. Moisture can also lead to problems like mold, mildew, and wood rot in your attic. 

  1. Poor Ventilation 

As Florida based residential roofers, we firmly believe that a well ventilated attic and roofing system is one of the most important elements of your home. Poorly ventilated attics can cause air and heat to become trapped, leading to many issues for your home including decreased energy efficiency, mold, mildew, and wood rot. Avoid these issues by ensuring your home is properly ventilated and if it is not, taking the necessary steps to fix the issue.

  1. Overhanging Tree Limbs 

We love our palm trees, the bigger the better! But, only when all limbs and branches are a safe distance from our homes. When tree limbs grow long enough that they hang over your home, they become a major hazard to your roof and home in general. All it takes is one extreme storm to take a limb off and send it right onto your roof, puncturing your shingles and leading to major repairs or even a replacement. Mitigate this risk by keeping tree limbs away from your property so it never becomes an issue. 

Despite the many threats to our Florida roofs, the residential roofers at All Area Roofing would want to live anywhere else. We’ll take our UV rays and heat degradation over ice and snow pile ups any day of the week! 

If the list made you pause to consider whether your roof might be in need of a few repairs, our team is here for you. Give us a call and we can schedule you for an inspection with one of our expert residential roofers today!

"What to look for in a Homeowners Insurance Policy"

What to Look for In Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

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Choosing a homeowner’s insurance policy can be a complicated undertaking. There is so much to consider – the valuables you own, the weather in your area, the age of your home, and many other factors all come into play. But despite all of the known factors, there is one piece that is often overlooked and that is the protections for your Florida residential roofing system.

At All Area Roofing, we have worked with many Florida residential roofing clients and their insurance companies. We’ve seen good policies, bad policies, and everything in between. Although we don’t consider ourselves to be insurance experts, we have definitely learned a few things over the years, which is why we’ve assembled this guide for you!  

Whether you are a first time home buyer purchasing your first policy or a long term policyholder looking to make a change, we have advice for you! Keep reading below to learn what the All Area Roofing team advises our Florida residential roofing clients look for in a homeowner’s insurance policy.

What to Look for in Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

Understand if and how age is a factor

When determining coverage for your home, insurance companies will take the age of your roof into consideration. Every company handles it a bit differently, but if your home has an older roof (20+ years) you might find that:

  • Your insurance company requires a roofing inspection before approving coverage
  • Your insurance company may only offer the current cash value for a replacement, meaning that many of the costs will be out of pocket for you
  • Your insurance company of choice might flat out refuse coverage if the roof is not replaced first

Coverage for leaks can be spotty

We’ve found that for most of our Florida residential roofing clients, leaks are covered if the following circumstances are met:

  • Preventive maintenance was performed to prevent the leak in the first place
  • Action is taken quickly upon discovering the leak
  • The Florida residential roofing specialist repairing the damage is licensed and certified

If however, delays are recorded or you opt to work with an unlicensed contractor, this could cause your coverage to be voided.

Extreme weather is pretty much guaranteed, other weather is not

Most home insurance policies will cover damage caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes (good news for us Florida residents!), fires, tornadoes, etc. in what is known as an “Act of God” clause. This protects you from the many unpredictable extreme weather circumstances you might face.

What is not always covered, is damage from wind, rain, hail, and snow. When it comes to these more “standard weather” circumstances, insurance companies often take the age and condition of your roof into account, along with the specifics of your particular policy to determine coverage.

Maximums and other limitations may exist

Depending on the policy you choose to purchase, there may be spending maximums and limitations as to the contractors you can work with, materials you can use, and the type of damage that your insurance will cover. When you sign up for a policy, it can be tempting to choose the cheapest one, but we get what we pay for and when you choose a cheap insurance policy, you’re going to have low maximums and various restrictions to what you can do. 

Some insurance is always better than no insurance, but try to maximize your coverage and allowances the best your budget permits.

Insurance is complicated, there is no doubt about it. And while we might not be able to change our Florida residential roofing clients’ policies, we can at least help set you up for success. If you are a homeowner in need of roofing work, but you aren’t sure what is covered in your policy, the All Area Roofing team is here for you. Give us a call and we can work through it together, alleviating your stress, and getting your roof back to tip-top shape in no time.   

Affect of heat and humidity on your Florida roof

How Heat and Humidity Affect Your Florida Roof

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I’m sure I’m not telling all you Florida residents something you don’t already know when I say that it can get pretty humid out there. And while it certainly affects our life when the temperature rises and you can feel the moisture in the air, most people don’t think about the ways it can affect your roof. Your roof is out there protecting you and keeping you cool from the sun, but in turn it can take a beating. Because of this, we decided to write a blog about the effects of heat and humidity have on your roof.

The unfortunate truth is that both heat and humidity can significantly decrease the life of your roof. The heat can cause your roof to expand, stretch, crack, break, and a variety of other not ideal actions. The holes and cracks that are created can allow moisture into your homes, which is only exasperated when the heat comes with humidity. The moisture can also become trapped in the cracks of your roof, which will lead to mold, rotting, weakening, and a host of other problems.

On top of the cracks and holes that lead to moisture in your roof, attic, and crawlspace, the heat and humidity will also increase the temperature of your roof. And that increased temperature means an increased workload for your air conditioner, which already has a harder job because of the moisture in the air. Unsurprisingly, that means that, if your roof isn’t up to the task, your energy bills could skyrocket.

And I know you’re reading this thinking, “But I can’t stop the sun from being hot and Florida from being humid, so what am I supposed to do?” Well, I’m glad you’ve made it this far! There are a few things you can do to make sure your roof is protecting yourself, your family, and your wallet from the heat and humidity of the Florida sun.

The first is to make sure your roof is properly ventilated. A lot of times, people say that a wave of humidity feels “stuffy”, and that feeling is only amplified when there’s no air flow. The vents will help prevent condensation from forming and will also dissipate the heat. By preventing condensation from forming, it will also help stop the formation of mold on the interior of your home.

This one shouldn’t come as a shock since it’s right in the name, but a dehumidifier can also help with the humidity in your attic and roof. A dehumidifier works in conjunction with roof ventilation to stop the accumulation of condensation. Even if no one regularly goes into the attic, running the dehumidifier there can have positive effects throughout the whole house, including a cooler environment and a lower energy bill.

And lastly, making sure your roof is inspected regularly and all repairs are made as soon as they are noticed should be a priority when it comes to roof maintenance. This step is especially important for us in Florida, where a small crack or hole could mean costly energy bills. Even if it’s not noticeable, the heat and humidity could cause your foundation to weaken through its constant expanding and retracting. And you also run the risk of a costlier repair when the small hole or crack becomes a bigger issue in the next storm or heat wave.

This is all to say, there’s nothing you can do to stop the sun. As Annie said, it will come out tomorrow, and my guess is it will still be as hot as is what yesterday. The humidity it brings has an effect on your mind, body, and roof. But making sure your roof is properly ventilated, running a humidifier, and having a professional come out to take a look regularly will help your roof protect you and your family for years to come.

“Simply, they did what they said they were going to do, when they were going to do it, everyone was professional, and they said ‘thank you’. We established a price and schedule, and each was adhered to. I would highly recommend this company and our sales rep. Kyla kept us fully informed and updated. I never thought I would say this, but “I love my roof”.”

“We had a great experience, they showed up when they were supposed to with the proper materials, handled all the permit process, and everything went exactly as they specified. quite a nice change in today’s environment. We enjoyed working with them so much that we asked them to go all the way to Titusville to look at another job for us. The best I can say is they are neat, clean, orderly, and professional.”

“All Area Roofing & Construction Inc. replaced our roof. They did an excellent job. The staff were professional, courteous, and diligent. The job was finished on time and in accordance with the contract. Inspections went off without a hitch. Highly recommend this company.”

“I had several roof companies to choose from and went with All Area Roofing. The pricing was very reasonable, and the staff was great. They always kept the line of communication open, and I was well informed at all times. They treated me like I was part of the family, and bedside manner is very important to me. The finished product was amazing! My new roof looks outstanding. Thanks All Area Roofing, you are the best. A special thank you to Jeremy and Faith, couldn’t have done it without you.“

“Thank you very much… Your team is fantastic. It is always a pleasure dealing with your office. I highly recommend All Area Roofing.”

“All Area was a breath of fresh air after Hurricane Irma. They made our re-roof painless. The crews were polite and kept a very clean job site. Faith in the main office was available anytime I had a question, and was prompt with replying to emails. The roof turned out great, and I am really glad we chose them to do the job.”

“After both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Irma, I had roof damage, one with a leak. I called All Area Roofing, and they were out the same day, gave me a very reasonable quote, and had the repairs done within 48 hours of our agreeing on a price. My property was left spotless, I could hardly tell they were even there, other than I could see the new shingles. I was very pleased with my experience.”

“As a General Contractor, we work with many subcontractors for different scopes of work. It was our first time using All Area Roofing for the roofing scope on one of our renovation projects. They provided a high level of professionalism both from the Office and in the Field. Highly recommended!”

Our Mission

We build strong roofs and strong communities. Our team provides unmatched protection and superior roofing services in every project. By prioritizing your trust, we ensure that what matters to you matters to us.

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3921 S, US-1
Fort Pierce, FL 34982

 (772) 464-6800

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Vero Beach, FL 32960

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