[[INSTRUCTION: ]] # Blog TRUSTED LOCAL EXPERTS | LICENSED & INSURED Roofing Insights By Shieldline Roofing Welcome to the Shieldline Roofing Blog—your go-to resource for expert insights, roofing tips, and industry updates. As a trusted roofing company in South Florida, our experienced roofers in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas share valuable knowledge to help homeowners and businesses make informed roofing decisions. Over 500+ Local Roofs Shielded This Year /* ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. THE CORE CARD DESIGN ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .shieldline-form-card-master { background: #ffffff !important; padding: 45px 40px !important; border-radius: 4px !important; border-top: 6px solid #90FF70 !important; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important; max-width: 460px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: left; } .card-title-main { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important; font-weight: 900 !important; font-size: 28px !important; color: #111827 !important; margin: 0 0 5px 0 !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; } .card-subtitle-main { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; font-size: 14px !important; color: #6B7280 !important; margin: 0 0 30px 0 !important; } /* ----------------------------------------------------------- 2. CRITICAL TEXT VISIBILITY & HEIGHT FIX ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .shieldline-custom-wrapper input, .shieldline-custom-wrapper select, .shieldline-custom-wrapper textarea { background-color: #F8FAFC !important; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important; border-radius: 4px !important; padding: 0 16px !important; /* Removed vertical padding to prevent text push-out */ font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; font-size: 15px !important; /* Slightly larger for better legibility */ width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; color: #111827 !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: #111827 !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; height: 55px !important; /* Increased height slightly */ line-height: 55px !important; /* Centers text vertically without padding issues */ } /* Specific fix for select elements to ensure text shows after selection */ .shieldline-custom-wrapper select { display: block !important; visibility: visible !important; opacity: 1 !important; position: relative !important; z-index: 1 !important; } /* Force options to be readable in the dropdown list */ .shieldline-custom-wrapper select option { color: #111827 !important; background-color: #ffffff !important; padding: 10px !important; } /* ----------------------------------------------------------- 3. DROPDOWN ARROW FIX (Custom SVG Only) ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .shieldline-custom-wrapper select { cursor: pointer !important; -webkit-appearance: none !important; -moz-appearance: none !important; appearance: none !important; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%236B7280'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; background-position: right 15px center !important; background-size: 18px !important; } /* Kill lingering WPForms default arrows */ .wpforms-field-select .wpforms-field-select-display::after, .shieldline-custom-wrapper select::-ms-expand { display: none !important; content: none !important; } /* ----------------------------------------------------------- 4. LABELS & BUTTONS ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .shieldline-custom-wrapper label.wpforms-field-label { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; font-weight: 800 !important; font-size: 11px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.5px !important; color: #374151 !important; margin-bottom: 8px !important; display: block !important; } .shieldline-custom-wrapper button.wpforms-submit { background-color: #90FF70 !important; color: #000000 !important; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important; font-weight: 900 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; font-size: 18px !important; width: 100% !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: center !important; height: 65px !important; border: none !important; border-radius: 4px !important; margin-top: 10px !important; cursor: pointer !important; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(144, 255, 112, 0.35) !important; transition: transform 0.2s ease !important; } .shieldline-custom-wrapper button.wpforms-submit:hover { transform: scale(1.02) !important; } /* ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. FOOTER & RESPONSIVE ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .form-footer-secure { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 30px; } .form-footer-secure p { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important; font-size: 10px !important; font-weight: 800 !important; color: #9CA3AF !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.4px !important; margin: 0 !important; text-align: center; line-height: 1.4 !important; } .secure-icon-green { font-size: 16px !important; color: #90FF70 !important; font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 1; } @media (min-width: 600px) { .wpforms-field-one-half { width: 48% !important; float: left !important; clear: none !important; } .wpforms-field-one-half.wpforms-first { margin-right: 4% !important; } } Request Your Inspection Complete the form . #wpforms-14042 { --wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px; --wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px; --wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px; --wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px; --wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px; --wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px; --wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px; --wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1; --wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px; --wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px; --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px; --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px; --wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px; --wpforms-button-size-height: 41px; --wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px; --wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px; --wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none; } Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *Phone Number * of Full Type Email Address *Type of Service *(See options below)Emergency Roof RepairFull Roof ReplacementFree Inspection & EstimateStorm Damage AssessmentCommercial Roofing ( function() { const style = document.createElement( 'style' ); style.appendChild( document.createTextNode( '#wpforms-14042-field_4-container { position: absolute !important; overflow: hidden !important; display: inline !important; height: 1px !important; width: 1px !important; z-index: -1000 !important; padding: 0 !important; } #wpforms-14042-field_4-container input { visibility: hidden; } #wpforms-conversational-form-page #wpforms-14042-field_4-container label { counter-increment: none; }' ) ); document.head.appendChild( style ); document.currentScript?.remove(); } )(); GET MY FREE ESTIMATE lock Your data is secure and will neverbe shared with third parties. /* ----------------------------------------------------------- GLOBAL RESET: Kills WP/Elementor default widget gaps ----------------------------------------------------------- */ html, body, #page, #content, .site-content, .ast-container, .elementor-section-wrap { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; } /* Target the HTML widget container directly to remove internal margins */ .elementor-widget-html, .elementor-widget-html .elementor-widget-container { margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; line-height: 0 !important; } /* ----------------------------------------------------------- THE BAR: Updated with the "White Strip" Fix ----------------------------------------------------------- */ .shieldline-trust-bar-outer { width: 100vw !important; position: relative !important; left: 50% !important; right: 50% !important; margin-left: -50vw !important; margin-right: -50vw !important; /* GAP FIX: Negative margin pulls it UP to cover the white strip */ margin-top: -35px !important; background-color: #080D12 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(144, 255, 112, 0.15); padding: 60px 0 !important; /* Ensures it sits behind the Red Call Button but above the background */ z-index: 1 !important; display: block !important; line-height: normal !important; } .shieldline-trust-container { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; } .headline-font { font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important; } .text-lime { color: #90FF70 !important; } /* BIGGER ICONS & TIGHTER GAPS */ .trust-icon-box { font-size: 52px !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 0, 'wght' 300; } .label-badge { font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 900 !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 2px !important; margin-bottom: 2px !important; } .label-main { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 900 !important; color: #ffffff !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.5px !important; } .trust-grid-system { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 20px; } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .trust-grid-system { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; } } verified Platinum Level GAF Certified workspace_premium Top Rated BBB Accredited A+ gpp_good Full Coverage Licensed & Bonded history Lifetime Guard 25-Year Warranty What Is a Roof Cricket and Why Do I Need One? 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