Insights & Expertise
The SIA Roofing Journal
Expert guidance on roofing, hurricane preparation, and protecting your South Florida home.
FeaturedFlorida Roof Insurance Claim Deadlines, Explained
Florida gives you one year to report roof damage and 18 months for a supplemental claim. How the clock works, what doesn't stop it, and what to do this week.
FeaturedRoof Repair & Maintenance Tips for South Florida Homeowners: A 2026 Guide
A South Florida roofer's honest guide to keeping your roof strong through hurricane season—covering Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
Matching Barrel Tile on Older Coral Gables Homes
Repairing an older Coral Gables tile roof means matching profile, clay, and decades of weathering. How tile matching works, the code, and when to re-underlay.
Post-Storm-Season Roof Checklist for South Florida
Hurricane season ends November 30. The 10-point check we run on South Florida roofs every December — from the ground, in the attic, and in the gutters.
Re-Roofing in Coral Gables: Board of Architects Guide
Coral Gables reviews a re-roof before it's permitted. What the zoning code allows on a home, how Board of Architects review works, and the order of steps.
Miami-Dade NOA: Why Your Roof Material List Is Short
In Miami-Dade and Broward, roofing products need a Notice of Acceptance before installation. What an NOA is, how to check one, and why it shrinks your options.
Roof Claim Denied in Florida? The 4 Real Reasons
Most Florida roof claim denials come down to four arguments. What each one means, what evidence answers it, and the steps you can take after a denial letter.
Florida's 25% Roof Rule: Repair or Full Replacement?
Florida's 25% roof rule decides whether a storm repair becomes a full re-roof. What it says, the 2022 exemption most people miss, and how roof sections work.
Wind Mitigation Form OIR-B1-1802, Line by Line
Every box on Florida's wind mitigation form is a premium credit. What each of the seven sections means, what inspectors must see, and where roofs lose credits.
Prepare for Hurricane Season: Miami's Expert Roofing Contractor & Impact Windows
Prepare your South Florida home for hurricane season with SIA Roofing. Expert roof repair, replacement, and impact window installation across Miami.