Roof replacement in Pinellas Park: what 1970s ranches hide
Layered decking, shallow pitch and old flashing are the three surprises we find most often on Pinellas Park re-roofs.
A Pinellas Park roof bid is mostly a bet on what's under the shingles. Here's what we usually find and how it moves the number.
Layered shingles
Plenty of Mainlands-era homes have had a second layer laid over the first. Tear-off volume goes up, disposal goes up, and the decking underneath has usually been damp at some point. Any bid that doesn't specify tear-off layers is a bid that will grow.
Decking condition
This is the single biggest variable. Bids include an allowance for sheet replacement — say a handful of sheets — and charge per sheet beyond that. Compare allowances, not just totals, or you're comparing two different jobs.
Shallow pitch and water paths
Low-slope ranch roofs move water slowly. Underlayment spec, valley detail and pipe boot quality matter more here than on a steep roof. Cheap boots are the number one leak source we see on ten-year-old Pinellas Park roofs.
Wind ratings and your insurance
Florida insurers care about roof age, deck attachment and shape. A re-nail to current code during tear-off is inexpensive while the deck is exposed and can matter at renewal. Ask for a wind mitigation inspection when the job closes.
If solar is coming later
Say so up front. Planning conduit paths, keeping planes clear and choosing a material that carries mounts cleanly costs nothing at the roofing stage and saves a lot later. See roof and solar packages.
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