Storm
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Hurricane Damages Your Roof
Document damage, tarp exposed areas, and call a licensed FL roofer — the first-day steps that protect your insurance claim.
Roofing Answers for Treasure Coast & Palm Beach Homeowners
Our blog answers the roofing questions homeowners and property managers actually ask — insurance rules, material choices, storm prep, permits, and how to vet a contractor — written by a licensed Florida roofer, with no invented stats, no dollar figures, and no filler.
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Dalton Roofing Inc has served the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County since 2004, and this page collects what our licensed crew has learned answering the same roofing questions on the phone and on the roof. Every guide below is grouped by topic — Residential, Commercial, Insurance, Storm & Emergency, and Materials — so you can jump to what applies to your roof, whether that's deciding between a repair and a full replacement, understanding how Florida's 25% rule or the 2022 roof-age insurance law affects your policy, comparing metal, shingle, or tile before your next installation, or vetting a contractor's license before you sign anything. Nothing here is filler: no invented statistics, no dollar-figure estimates, and no claim we can't back up with a Florida statute, a manufacturer spec, or field experience under license CCC1330147.
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Insurance
Florida's 25% Roof Replacement Rule, Explained
What the 25% rule means for repairs, the 2022 exception, and how your roof's code vintage affects the outcome.
Insurance
How to File a Roof Insurance Claim in Florida (Step-by-Step)
Deadlines, hurricane deductibles, and homeowner rights — a step-by-step walkthrough of the FL claims process.
Materials
How Long Does a Roof Last in Florida? A Lifespan Guide by Material
Shingle, metal, and tile lifespans in Florida's climate, what shortens them, and how roof age affects insurance.
Storm
Hurricane Season Roof Prep Checklist for Treasure Coast Homeowners
An 8-step checklist to get your roof storm-ready before hurricane season peaks.
Materials
Metal vs. Shingle Roofs in Florida: Which Is Right for You?
Comparing cost factors, lifespan, hurricane resistance, heat performance, and insurance impact.
Residential
Pre-Season Roof Inspection in Port St. Lucie: Why Spring Beats Storm Season
Why scheduling your free inspection before storm season catches problems while there's still time to fix them.
Residential
Roof Financing Options for Florida Homeowners
Contractor plans, home equity, FHA Title I, PACE, and the My Safe Florida Home grant compared.
Residential
Roof Permits & HOA Approval in Florida: What to Know
Who pulls the permit, the Notice of Commencement rule, and the 2024 hurricane-protection law.
Residential
Roof Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide (Florida Guide)
Weighing age, damage extent, the 25% rule, and insurance to make the right call.
Residential
What Drives a Roof Replacement's Cost in Florida?
The factors that move the price by material, the 25% rule, and how insurance fits in — no dollar figures, just the drivers.
Insurance
Storm Damage vs. Normal Wear: What Roof Insurance Covers in Florida
How FL insurers distinguish sudden storm damage from normal wear — and how to document your claim.
Insurance
Wind Mitigation Inspections in Florida: How They Lower Your Premium
What the OIR-B1-1802 form documents, who qualifies, and how the credits work.
Materials
Are Metal Roofs Good in Florida? Wind, Heat, Salt Air, and Upkeep
How metal roofs hold up to hurricane wind, heat, and salt air, plus real upkeep and insurance factors.
Insurance
How Old Can a Roof Be for Insurance in Florida?
The 2022 law's 15-year line, the 5-year useful-life test, and what a 4-point inspection must show.
Residential
How to Choose a Roofing Contractor in Florida
Verify the DBPR license, confirm insurance, insist on a permit, and spot the red flags.
Commercial
How to Choose a Commercial Roofing Contractor (Checklist)
Verify FL license, insurance, permits, and manufacturer certification before you sign.
Commercial
Commercial Roof Inspection: What to Expect and What It Covers
What happens during a commercial roof inspection and what the findings drive — Dalton inspects free.
Commercial
How Long Does a Commercial Roof Last in Florida?
Comparing TPO, modified bitumen, metal, and coatings — and the maintenance that extends each one.
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