Direct Answer Florida generally provides four years to file a construction-defect lawsuit, subject to a seven-year outside deadline under Florida Statutes Section 95.11(3)(b). The four-year period generally runs from the…
- August 14, 2026
Are there code limits on the size of a roof area that can be repaired without triggering full compliance?
Direct Answer Florida’s 25% roof-repair rule is addressed in the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706.1.1, with a related exception in Florida Statutes Section 553.844(5). For commercial properties, the…
- August 14, 2026
What is a Chapter 558 notice of construction defect?
Direct Answer A Chapter 558 Notice of Construction Defect is a formal written notice used under Florida Statutes Chapter 558 when a property owner alleges that a contractor, subcontractor, supplier,…
- August 14, 2026
What is a payment bond and how does it affect lien rights?
Direct Answer A payment bond is a surety bond that helps ensure subcontractors, roofing contractors, laborers, and material suppliers are paid for qualifying labor, services, and materials furnished on a…
Direct Answer A conditional lien waiver and an unconditional lien waiver differ in when the waiver becomes effective. A conditional waiver generally becomes effective only after the specified payment condition…
- August 14, 2026
What is the difference between mortar-set, foam-set, and mechanically fastened tile?
Direct Answer Mortar-set, foam-set, and mechanically fastened tile roofing are three methods used to secure roof tiles to a roof assembly. The main difference is how the tiles are attached:…
Direct Answer A property owner in Florida can obtain a lien release from a roofing contractor by requesting a properly completed written waiver and release of lien in exchange for…
Direct Answer Florida commercial buildings must have roof-to-wall transitions designed and installed to provide a weather-resistant connection, manage water drainage, and resist applicable wind loads. The Florida Building Code (FBC)…
Direct Answer Yes. Commercial buildings with mansard roofs often require specialized roofing details because the steeply sloped perimeter, changes in roof direction, eaves, coping, penetrations, and transitions to the main…
Direct Answer A Notice to Owner (NTO) protects an eligible roofing subcontractor or material supplier in Florida by notifying the property owner of its involvement in a roofing project and…