Month: August 2026

Roof-mounted equipment such as HVAC units, exhaust fans, generators, solar equipment, and communication systems must be properly supported and secured to protect the building, roof assembly, equipment, and occupants. In…

Yes. The Florida Building Code (FBC) requires a cricket or saddle on the ridge side of certain roof penetrations that exceed 30 inches in width. Under the 2023 Florida Building…

When a commercial roof is damaged by a covered event such as a hurricane, windstorm, hail, or another insured loss, property owners often encounter unfamiliar insurance terms. Two of the…

When designing or replacing a commercial roof in Florida, one of the most important code requirements is proper roof slope. Adequate slope helps direct rainwater toward drains and prevents standing…

When a commercial property suffers roof damage, the insurance company typically prepares a repair estimate or scope of work outlining what it believes is necessary to restore the building. However,…

Understanding the difference between roof repair, roof replacement, and roof recover is important for Florida commercial property owners, especially when planning maintenance, restoration, or a major roofing project. The Florida…

A metal roof retrofit framing system is a structural roofing solution designed to install a new metal roof over an existing commercial roof without completely removing the old roofing system.…

Reroofing a commercial building with an existing gravel-surfaced built-up roof (BUR) requires careful attention to the applicable building code, roof condition, structural capacity, drainage, wind resistance, and the installation requirements…

A sworn proof of loss is a formal document that a policyholder may be required to submit to an insurance company after a property damage claim. It provides a detailed,…