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Roofing Education

How roofs affect coverage, age limits, materials and inspections.

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Roofing Education 6 min

Why Florida insurance companies care about roof age

Roof age is the single biggest variable in Florida renewal decisions. Here's what carriers actually look at.

Roofing Education 5 min

5 signs your roof may hurt your insurance renewal

Curling shingles, exposed nails, granule loss — what underwriters flag before non-renewal letters go out.

Roofing Education 11 min

Metal roof vs shingle roof in Florida

Cost, longevity, insurance impact and resale. The honest tradeoffs no contractor will explain.

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