Year: 2026

Hail damage on a commercial membrane roof must be documented carefully because damage is not always obvious from the ground. TPO, PVC, EPDM, and other low-slope membrane systems can show…

A test square is a standardized 100-square-foot area of a roof used by roofing professionals, insurance adjusters, and inspectors to evaluate the extent and distribution of storm damage, particularly hail…

A forensic roof investigation is a detailed examination of a roofing system performed to determine the cause, extent, and responsibility for a roof problem. Unlike a routine roof inspection, which…

After a major storm, commercial property owners often call a roofing contractor first to determine whether the roof can be repaired or needs replacement. That is appropriate for many roofing…

When a Florida commercial roof is damaged after a severe storm, one of the most important questions is whether the observed problems were caused by the wind event or existed…

Hurricane wind uplift damage occurs when strong winds create suction forces that pull roofing materials and, in severe cases, portions of the roof assembly upward. In Florida, this is an…

Tracing water intrusion back to a specific roof defect requires more than finding the location of an interior ceiling stain. In commercial buildings, water can enter through one location and…

After a major hurricane, tropical storm, or severe wind event, commercial property owners often face a second challenge after the initial damage: limited availability of roofing materials, skilled labor, equipment,…

After a hurricane, tropical storm, or other declared disaster, Florida homeowners and property owners may need emergency roof repairs quickly. At the same time, limited contractor availability, material shortages, increased…

After a hurricane, tropical storm, tornado, flood, or other declared disaster, Florida provides mechanisms that can speed up permitting for urgent building repairs. For commercial property owners, this is especially…