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Simple Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your Roof

November 16, 2021/in Blog, Roof Maintenance, Treasure Coast Roofing/by Ryan Roman

The average lifespan of a residential roof made with traditional materials like asphalt shingles or wood shake is 20 to 30 years. While this does not take extreme weather or other external factors into account, it is still a good estimate for most homeowners.

Extreme conditions notwithstanding, there are many things that you can do as a homeowner to either shorten or extend the lifespan of your residential roof. Today, the All Area Roofing team is sharing five very simple ways that you can extend the lifespan of your residential roof. Read all about how to do it below!

5 Simple Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your Residential Roof

Schedule regular inspections

Just like yearly physicals are key to keeping your body healthy and detecting problems before they become major, annual (or even bi-annual with our wacky Florida weather) roofing inspections are vital to keeping your roof in great condition. Regular inspections can help detect problems early, allowing you to take action before they become so big that a replacement is your only option.

Keep Up with Routine Maintenance

Staying on top of routine maintenance can go a very long way in extending the lifespan of your residential roof. Homeowners are often unaware that seemingly harmless things such as clogged gutters, moss growth, or debris on their roof can lead to serious damage if left untreated. Hiring a professional to take care of these problems is quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive, so don’t be afraid to call in a pro if you notice any of these issues.

Acting Quickly on Repair Needs

Roof repairs don’t always come cheap, but acting on repairs as soon as they are detected is always going to be less expensive than waiting until the damage is even worse and you are now in need of major work or even total replacement. Listen to your local residential roof professional if they say you need to make repairs and act on them as quickly as possible to save you even more trouble and money in the long run.

Don’t Forget the Attic

Your attic is a major part of your roofing system, but it can sometimes be neglected. Factors such as improper ventilation and/or insulation, wood rot, mold or mildew growth, and hidden leaks can all impact the longevity of your roof. Be sure to include your attic in inspections too!

Trim Nearby Trees

Tree branches that have grown so long they extend over your residential roof may look nice, but they can also cause major damage to your roof if left alone. Storms, critters, and wood rot can all cause the overhanging branch to snap and fall on your roof, puncturing your shingles as it lands. Trimming tree limbs before they become a problem is an extremely easy way to protect your property.

Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make over the course of your life. Protect your investment by treating your roof and the rest of your property with extreme care. If you are in the central Florida area and in need of a bit of help protecting your roof, the All Area Roofing team is here to help. Call our team today to schedule your free inspection before the holidays!

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Why Now is the Time to Act on Roof Repairs

November 4, 2021/in Blog, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Treasure Coast Roofing/by Ryan Roman

Somehow, it is already November, which means we have made it through another year of spring showers, summer heat, and hurricane season. It also means that as late fall and early winter are upon us, it is time for you to take action on any necessary residential roof repairs on your Florida home.

If you’re thinking of delaying until late winter or early spring, the team at All Area Roofing would like to discourage you from doing so! Below we’re sharing the 5 biggest reasons that now is the time to act on residential roof repairs to inspire you to do so today! Keep reading below.

5 Reasons Now is the Time to Act on Residential Roof Repairs

1. Winter is Florida Roofer’s Busy Season

Winter is often the busiest season of the year for Florida roofers because it is the easiest season for us to work in. We don’t say this to discourage you from taking action, but to encourage you to take action quickly. The team at All Area Roofing is seeing our winter residential roof repairs booking calendar fill up quickly and we know the other reputable roofers in the area are seeing the same thing. Give us a call today to ensure you’re able to get your repairs taken care of before it’s too late!

2. We’ve beat the summer heat

Although we can and do schedule residential roof repairs during the summer months, the Florida heat makes it tricky. Thanks to the brutal temperatures and strong UV rays, the hours our teams can safely work on your roof is limited to late evenings and early mornings in the summer months. This might be fine for commercial repairs, but can cause quite the disruption for homeowners, especially any with young children!

3. Hurricane season is safely behind us

With hurricane season behind us for the year, we’ve seen the damage this year’s storm season has caused and know what needs to be repaired. We also don’t expect to be interrupted by another hurricane or tropical storm for many months, giving us an adequate window to make residential roof repairs.

4. Spring showers bring… major delays

We all know that spring showers bring May flowers, but did you also know they bring major delays to active construction projects? As Floridians, we are no strangers to our pop-up spring storms. One minute it’s beautiful and the next you’re taking cover under the nearest awning to wait out a surprise storm. Our teams can work through light rain and some drizzle, but we need to press pause when the rain really starts to come down and spring showers mean pressing the pause button more often than we’d like, leading to delays and continued interruptions for your family.

5. You have adequate time to prepare for the harsher months ahead.

Many would agree that the winter months are the best time of the year to be a Florida resident. The temperature is warm, but not hot. The sun is shining, but not impossibly strong, and we go through a rather dry period. Not only does this make winter in Florida attractive to snowbirds, it also makes it an attractive time of year to take care of roof repairs. Winter is the calm before the actual storms and the perfect time of year to prepare your house for the stormier and warmer months that lie ahead.

If you are overdue for a roof inspection or have been ignoring necessary residential roof repairs, now is the time to act. Give the All Area Roofing team a call today to get started on your roof repairs because before you even blink, spring will be upon us!

Affect of heat and humidity on your Florida roof

How Heat and Humidity Affect Your Florida Roof

September 3, 2021/in Blog, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs/by Ryan Roman

I’m sure I’m not telling all you Florida residents something you don’t already know when I say that it can get pretty humid out there. And while it certainly affects our life when the temperature rises and you can feel the moisture in the air, most people don’t think about the ways it can affect your roof. Your roof is out there protecting you and keeping you cool from the sun, but in turn it can take a beating. Because of this, we decided to write a blog about the effects of heat and humidity have on your roof.

The unfortunate truth is that both heat and humidity can significantly decrease the life of your roof. The heat can cause your roof to expand, stretch, crack, break, and a variety of other not ideal actions. The holes and cracks that are created can allow moisture into your homes, which is only exasperated when the heat comes with humidity. The moisture can also become trapped in the cracks of your roof, which will lead to mold, rotting, weakening, and a host of other problems.

On top of the cracks and holes that lead to moisture in your roof, attic, and crawlspace, the heat and humidity will also increase the temperature of your roof. And that increased temperature means an increased workload for your air conditioner, which already has a harder job because of the moisture in the air. Unsurprisingly, that means that, if your roof isn’t up to the task, your energy bills could skyrocket.

And I know you’re reading this thinking, “But I can’t stop the sun from being hot and Florida from being humid, so what am I supposed to do?” Well, I’m glad you’ve made it this far! There are a few things you can do to make sure your roof is protecting yourself, your family, and your wallet from the heat and humidity of the Florida sun.

The first is to make sure your roof is properly ventilated. A lot of times, people say that a wave of humidity feels “stuffy”, and that feeling is only amplified when there’s no air flow. The vents will help prevent condensation from forming and will also dissipate the heat. By preventing condensation from forming, it will also help stop the formation of mold on the interior of your home.

This one shouldn’t come as a shock since it’s right in the name, but a dehumidifier can also help with the humidity in your attic and roof. A dehumidifier works in conjunction with roof ventilation to stop the accumulation of condensation. Even if no one regularly goes into the attic, running the dehumidifier there can have positive effects throughout the whole house, including a cooler environment and a lower energy bill.

And lastly, making sure your roof is inspected regularly and all repairs are made as soon as they are noticed should be a priority when it comes to roof maintenance. This step is especially important for us in Florida, where a small crack or hole could mean costly energy bills. Even if it’s not noticeable, the heat and humidity could cause your foundation to weaken through its constant expanding and retracting. And you also run the risk of a costlier repair when the small hole or crack becomes a bigger issue in the next storm or heat wave.

This is all to say, there’s nothing you can do to stop the sun. As Annie said, it will come out tomorrow, and my guess is it will still be as hot as is what yesterday. The humidity it brings has an effect on your mind, body, and roof. But making sure your roof is properly ventilated, running a humidifier, and having a professional come out to take a look regularly will help your roof protect you and your family for years to come.

Flat Roofing and Commercial Roof Maintenance in St Lucie County FL

May 19, 2021/in Roof Maintenance, Roofing St Lucie County FL/by Jennifer

All Area Roofing & Construction are the trusted commercial roofers in St. Lucie County FL. We’re proud to help growing businesses in Florida cities like Ft Pierce and Port St Lucie protect their commercial buildings with new roofs or roof maintenance services. Commercial roofing is slightly different from roofing on a residential home, so businesses need experienced roofers.

Roof coating project for a homeowner’s roof in Jensen Beach, Florida

Why Are Flat Roofs Used on Commercial Buildings?

Flat roofs, or roofs without any pitch or slope, are very often used on industrial or commercial buildings, but why?

Roof Access – Many commercial buildings have AC units, signage, and vents on top of the building, which need to be accessed by hand, which means people need to be able to easily walk on top of the building.
Cost-Effectiveness – Pitched roofs with beautiful roofing materials like tile or seamed metal are expensive to install even on residential homes, and they can be cost-prohibitive for a large commercial property.
Drainage – All roofs have to drain somehow, so even “flat roofs” have a very low slope and drainage systems to ensure that water doesn’t build up on the roof.

That said, flat roofs on commercial buildings require maintenance to stay leak-free and energy-efficient.

Your Trusted Commercial Roofing Contractor in St Lucie County, FL

All Area Roofing & Construction, the trusted roofing company in Ft Pierce and Port St Lucie FL, has decades of experience with commercial roofing maintenance. We can help you keep your commercial roof free of debris, water, as well as perform necessary repairs after a storm has rolled through. We can even work with commercial property managers or owners to schedule a roof replacement with a high-quality, energy-efficient flat roofing system.

Contact All Area Roofing & Construction today for more information on commercial roofing services in St Lucie County FL.

Ft Pierce Roofing Company goes the extra mile for customers

April 12, 2021/in Commercial Roofs, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Roofing Fort Pierce/by Jennifer

All Area Roofing & Construction is Fort Pierce FL’s premier roofing contractor, and we got there by being dedicated to our local clients. When All Area Roofing & Construction is not working on commercial roof maintenance or roof replacements, we’re doing anything to help our local clients upgrade their property. And we do mean anything!

One of our long term local commercial clients who we’ve worked with on various roofing repairs and other projects contacted us with a big problem on one of their vacant properties: it had been overrun with raccoons! The exterior experts at All Area Roofing & Construction had helped them beautify other properties, so they knew we could handle the job.

We got some of our techs out to the site right away, so we could determine how the raccoons had gotten into the building. Next we had to figure out how to lure them out and trap them! Using the ingenuity all our contractors pride themselves on, our techs found some very “special grilled meats” that got the job done! We got all the animals into humane traps so we could remove them from the property. The raccoon family found a new more appropriate home, and they’re doing well.

This should show you how dedicated the folks at All Area Roofing & Construction are to our Florida clients. We’ve been performing storm damage repairs, regular roof maintenance, roof replacements, and installing new roofs in Ft. Pierce FL and surrounding communities for years. This means our Florida clients are our neighbors, and we’ll do anything for our neighbors. Contact us for raccoon relocation or roofing in your area today!

Does Port St Lucie Have A Beach?

March 8, 2021/in Announcements, Blog, Roof Installation, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Roofing St Lucie County FL/by Jennifer

Located about a hundred miles north of Miami, picturesque Port Saint Lucie is right on Florida’s Treasure Coast and includes many beachfront properties, including some public parks. Though the official city of Port St Lucie is bordered by other communities like Vero Beach and Jupiter, the greater Port St Lucie area offers access to a ton of beaches as well as public, amusement, and water parks.

Beaches in the Port St Lucie, FL Area

The best beach views in the area can be found at the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens, a large scenic park right on the coast that showcases local flowers and plants. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy nature, picnic, take pictures, or just enjoy a moment of peace. Nearby St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park offers miles of beaches perfect for swimming, kayaking, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the sea and sun. Jensen Beach, located only a few miles from downtown, is probably the most popular beach in the area with soft white sands and clear blue water.

Let Us Help Repair or Replace your Roof

In the greater Port St Lucie, FL area, the most trusted storm damage and new construction company is All Area Roofing & Construction, Inc. We’ve been installing new roofs, repairing roofs, and providing quality exterior construction in the area for fifteen years, so we understand how Florida’s climate and location affects local properties. If you’re a Port St Lucie area property owner, whether you’re on the beach or not, contact our roofing experts today.

Flat Roofing project near Hobe Sound FL

December 3, 2020/in Blog, Roof Installation, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Hobe Sound FL/by Jennifer

The trusted roofing experts at All Area Roofing & Construction Inc. recently performed a leaky roof repair for a property owner located in Hobe Sound, FL.

The property owner, who was a previous client of ours, had an old, leaky flat roof. The roof was exceptionally troubled as it had a steep slope with a flat area at the bottom, which seemed to collect pools of water. Tired of setting buckets out anytime a storm came along, and in anticipation for hurricane season, he called us for a quote.

We arrived on site the next day. Knowing the importance of having an already leaky roof in tip top shape when hurricane risk is high, we wanted to get to his job right away. The roof was definitely in need of repair, requiring us to perform a roof replacement. We discussed all of his available options and he decided on a modified bitumen roof for its known longevity and strength in addition to its high-performing waterproof features. He also liked that this type of roofing features an insulating layer that makes it more energy efficient.

Our roofing crew was able to squeeze him in by the end of the week! We got started by removing the existing approximate 500 square feet of roofing, all the way down to the decking. We removed and replaced wall flashing to prevent future leaking in addition to installing modified bitumen granulated cap sheet, which was torch applied to adhere to the surface.

The new roof looks fantastic and the client is happy to have a roof that no longer leaks – just in time for tropical storm Eta.

Hobe Sound, FL Roof Replacement Project Photos

Insurance Claims for roof damage in Port St Lucie FL

October 30, 2020/in Blog, Roof Installation, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacement, Roofing Port St. Lucie/by Jennifer

You don’t have to live in Florida for long to realize that the threat of hurricanes is real for Florida residents. In fact, Florida has the highest hurricane risk with the most number of hurricanes annually, according to many sources, including the National Hurricane Center. As a Florida homeowner, this likely leaves you a little uneasy.

Many Floridians who own property wonder whether insurance covers roof damage related to hurricanes. Hurricane roof damage can leave your home further exposed to the elements, leading to more problems, including water damage that could increase the cost of your roof repair.

The truth is, many insurance companies pay close attention to the structure of the home’s roof when determining homeowners insurance policies. It is important that the roofing structure of your home be strong. Some Florida insurance companies won’t grant homeowners insurance to customers with roofs that are outdated (often over 20 years old), so its important to work with a roofing contractor that is familiar with the process!

What do Florida Homeowners Insurance Policies Cover Regarding Hurricanes?

Although each insurance company speaks for itself, as a general rule, most homeowners insurance companies cover roof damage that is caused by fire, vandalism and storm damage, including hurricanes and other storms. Wind damage from hurricanes is often covered by homeowners insurance policies (although we always recommend checking with your current or prospective insurance provider to be certain).

The majority of hurricane damage caused to roofing structures is done by the telltale strong winds associated with such storms, but other factors can also play into hurricane storm damage. Strong winds can carry heavy branches and rocks that can also damage your home. Fortunately, this type of damage is also covered by most policies, as well as any water damage done to your roof or home due to storm damage to your roof.

Things do get a little sticky sometimes though. If there is flooding to your area due to the hurricane, water damage is not covered. You may be able to pay an additional deductible to ensure that your water damage is taken care of by insurance, but you need to refer to your insurance provider and policy documents to ensure whether this applies to you.

Are Leaky Roofs Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

It is not uncommon for homeowners to experience roofing leaks after a hurricane strikes. Leaks can lead to significant water damage within your home – especially if they are not taken care of right away.

If your water damage and leaks are caused by a hurricane and there is no evidence of pre-existing roofing problems prior to the storm, your insurance company should pick up the claim. But if your home had leaks before the hurricane, the pre-existing leaks will not be covered. Because of this, it is important to ensure that your roof is in good condition and is free of leaks.

Regular roof maintenance from professional roofing companies can help to reduce your risk of having to pay out of pocket for hurricane related storm damage repairs in Florida. Regular roofing maintenance and repairs should be addressed quickly to ensure that damage is minimal and repairs are less costly. By putting off any form of damage to your roof for a prolonged period of time, it is sure to cost you more money and headache in the long run.

What about Cosmetic Damage to your roof?

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover cosmetic damage after a hurricane – only damage that affects the integrity of your roofing structure and home as a whole.

If your roof is over 20 years of age and you live anywhere in Florida, where hurricane related storm damage to your roof is highly possible, it is probably time to replace it with a storm proofed roof to ensure your home is safe and your deductibles are lower for your homeowners insurance policy. Reach out to the professionals at All Area Roofing, who you can trust with your roofing needs.

Roof Coating project near Jensen Beach FL

May 5, 2020/in Blog, Roof Maintenance, Roof Repairs, Roofing Jensen Beach, FL/by Jennifer

The crew at All Area Roofing & Construction had the opportunity to complete a roof coating project for a homeowner’s roof in Jensen Beach, Florida.

The existing roof was in good condition overall but the homeowner knew of the benefits of roof coating. His residential roof is flat and he knew that roof coating helps to prevent water damage from pooling water, in addition to other physical damage that saves him money overall.

As a previous client of ours, he gave us a call to have us come take a look at his roof. We showed up later that day as we were already in the area and gave him an estimate. Because his roof has been well-maintained by us, it was eligible for a roof coating.

We scheduled to do the job the next Monday afternoon. We arrived a little ahead of schedule, after calling the client to be sure it worked for him, and started out by lightly power washing the surface of the roof to enhance adhesion of the coating. We then applied commercial grade coating to a minimum thickness of 22 wet mills.

The client was thrilled with the speed at which our crew completed the job and loved our work. Thanks for choosing All Area Roofing & Construction for your roofing needs!

Commercial Roofing Maintenance Project Details

January 27, 2020/in Blog, Commercial Roofs, Roof Maintenance, Roofing Sebastian, FL/by Jennifer

Commercial Roofing Maintenance project details will be posted soon on this new section of our website, please check back soon or click here to learn more about our commercial roofing services!