The responsibility for ensuring roofing products have the correct Florida approval is shared among several parties, but the licensed roofing contractor bears the primary responsibility for selecting and installing code-compliant…
- August 3, 2026
Can I use an NOA-approved product in a non-HVHZ county?
Yes. In most cases, you can use a Notice of Acceptance (NOA)-approved roofing product in a non-High Velocity Hurricane Zone (non-HVHZ) county in Florida, provided the product also meets the…
No, not every commercial roofing project in Florida requires new product approval. However, most new roof installations, complete roof replacements, and many major roofing alterations do require roofing products that…
The primary difference between Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and Florida Product Approval (FPA) is where and how the roofing product is approved for use. A Miami-Dade NOA is a…
- August 3, 2026
How often should a commercial roof in Florida be inspected for wind uplift integrity?
Commercial roofs in Florida should generally be inspected for wind uplift integrity at least twice a year—typically once in the spring and once in the fall. In addition, inspections are…
A common concern among Florida property owners is whether a standing seam metal roof becomes excessively noisy during heavy rainstorms. The short answer is no—when properly installed on a commercial…
Yes—especially in Florida and other hurricane-prone regions. A commercial roof’s wind uplift rating is one of the factors insurance companies may consider when evaluating the risk of insuring a building.…
- August 3, 2026
What warranty considerations are there for restaurant roofs?
A commercial roofing warranty is one of the most valuable protections a restaurant owner can have, but only if its terms are fully understood and followed. Restaurant roofs face unique…
The most wind-resistant commercial roofing system for Florida is one that has been engineered, tested, and installed to meet Florida’s strict wind uplift requirements rather than simply being made from…
- August 3, 2026
How can I identify grease damage on a roof?
Grease damage is one of the most common yet overlooked problems affecting commercial roofs, especially those on restaurants, commercial kitchens, food courts, and facilities with grease-producing exhaust systems. Unlike ordinary…