Advantages of Different Types of Roofing Materials from Florida Lumber
To All Our Valued Customers, Over the past few years, the Covid 19 Pandemic has forced us to adapt and change the way we do things on a day-to-day basis. Florida Lumber is no exception. To make sure that we remain strong and competitive in the market for the years to come, Florida Lumber has had to adjust and change our vision for the future. In the last 2 years, we have stopped selling Sheetrock and drywall products, roofing felt and roofing materials, and have even closed on Saturdays.
Over the last few months, we have been transitioning our way out of the door supply business so on August 31, 2022, our door shop will stop assembling doors. We will continue liquidating our doors from inventory until we are out of material.
Some customers have asked if we are closing or even moving locations. To set the story straight, we are not closing or selling the business and we are not moving. These changes are all part of our new vision and path to continue serving South Florida and increasing our footprint in the construction supply industry.
Our focus is going to be on Lumber, Construction Materials, Rebar Fabrication and Rebar Accessories. As we have liquidated some of the items that we don’t sell anymore we have created more space to buy a larger volume of our core items and pass on the savings to our customers.
In the next year you will start seeing changes that will help improve our ability to serve you, our customers. We appreciate your business and your patience as Florida Lumber’s new vision becomes reality.
A Todos Nuestros Valiosos Clientes En los ultimos anos, la pandemia de el Virus (Covid 19) nos ha forzado a adaptarnos y cambiar la forma de hacer cosas en el dia a dia. Florida Lumber no ha sido una excepcion.
Para asegurarnos de mantenernos fuertes y competitivos en el mercado en los anos venideros, Florida Lumber ha tenido que ajustar y cambiar nuestra vision para el futuro. En los dos ultimos anos hemos dejado de vender los productos de yeso (sheetrock), paneles de yeso (drywall), tela asfaltica (roofing felt), materiales de techo y cerramos los Sabados. En los ultimos meses, hemos estado en transicion para salir del negocio de suministro de puertas, en Agosto 31, del 2022 nuestra tienda de puertas dejara de construir y/o cortar puertas. Vamos a continuar liquidando nuestro inventario de puertas haste que terminemos todo el material. Algunos de nuestros clientes han preguntado si estamos cerrando o si nos estamos moviendo a otra localidad. La verdad es que no estamos cerrando, no estamos vendiendo y no estamos cambiando de localidad. Estos cambios son todos parte de nuestra nueva vision y camino a continuar sirviendo al estado sur de la Florida y incrementar nuestras huellas en la industria de suministros de construccion.
paneles de yeso (drywall), tela asfaltica (roofing felt), materiales de techo y cerramos los Sabados.
En los ultimos meses, hemos estado en transicion para salir del negocio de suministro de puertas, en Agosto 31, del 2022 nuestra tienda de puertas dejara de construir y/o cortar puertas.
Vamos a continuar liquidando nuestro inventario de puertas haste que terminemos todo el material. Algunos de nuestros clientes han preguntado si estamos cerrando o si nos estamos moviendo a otra localidad.
La verdad es que no estamos cerrando, no estamos vendiendo y no estamos cambiando de localidad. Estos cambios son todos parte de nuestra nueva vision y camino a continuar sirviendo al estado sur de la Florida y incrementar nuestras huellas en la industria de suministros de construcción.
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MIAMI, FL 33142
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Sales Fax: (305) 633-4054
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Email: sales@tloridalumber.com
A building's roof and walls give its occupants maximum protection from heat, wind, and water. Hence, it is essential to pay attention to a roof’s condition at the time of remodeling. It is equally essential to consider the texture of roofing materials based on your requirements during the remodeling of a house or the construction of a new house. Florida Lumber is aware of the different requirements of homeowners and offers premium-quality roofing materials to satisfy different needs. With a supply of durable building materials and accessories, Florida Lumber has become the most reliable roof materials supplier in Miami.
1. Roof Shingles
Asphalt shingles have become the most popular roofing material in the USA. This type of roofing material offers effective protection in all types of environmental conditions. These shingles are available in varying looks. The commonly available roofing shingles look like square tabs. However, you may use ‘architectural’ or ‘designer’ shingles to enhance the look of a structure.
Advantages of Roof Shingles:
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Asphalt shingles offer an ideal fit on steep-sloped structures. However, it is possible to shed any type of roof using asphalt shingles.
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These shingles help to build a roof cost-effectively.
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These shingles come in a diverse array of colors and sizes.
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This versatile roofing material can be used for different applications.
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It is easier to cut these shingles in desired shapes. It is also easy to fasten and fit these shingles.
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These shingles are easier to maintain and do not require any accessory for vent-flashings, wall-terminations, chimneys or roof edges.
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The roofs covered with asphalt shingles remain lightweight.
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Florida Lumber brings asphalt shingles with Class-A fire protection.
2. Roofing Paper
A roofing underlayment delivers adequate protection to the interior of your house. It works as a protective barrier between the roof and the interior of your house. The roofing/felt paper is a type of underlayment that the National Roofing Contractors Association suggests for every housing project. This paper is built using wood and fiberglass. It is coated on the exterior with a water-repellant asphalt coating. The interior surface remains breathable for maximum comfort.
Advantages of Roofing Paper:
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The water-repellent surface of the roofing paper prevents the growth of mold or water leakage. It works as a protective layer that is present between the roof deck and shingles. It seals all the nooks and crannies and prevents water permeation.
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This paper may work as a cover if the shingles fall off during a storm, offering protection until the roof can be fully repaired.
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The presence of ‘felt paper’ as underlayment helps homeowners meet Class-A fire requirements.
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This paper prevents the leakage of resin from the wooden deck and prevents the staining of shingles.
3. Drip Edge
Advantages of Drip Edge:
The drip edge covers the gap that is present between the roofing materials and the roof deck. A high-end roofing material of any type may drive the rainwater down the roof. However, there may be a small opening present between the edge of a slanted roof and the wall. The water may seep through this opening. The drip edge prevents the water from seeping through this opening and causing damage to the structure due to excess moisture it creates.
4. Roof Flashing
The roof flashing gives protection to the potential weak points that may be present on a flat/sloped roof. It is usually installed along the edges or valleys of a roof and around the protrusions, such as chimneys.
Advantages of Roof Flashing:
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The lead flashing works as an excellent barrier to the leakage of water.
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It is possible to mold these flashings in different shapes in accordance with a roof’s size or shape.
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The contraction and expansion capacity of the lead flashing increases the durability of this material.
Florida Lumber has a collection of premium-quality roof materials to satisfy the requirements of all homeowners when constructing, remodeling or repairing the roof of a building.