Repair or Replace? Perform Roof Inspection and Make a Smart Decision
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.
2431 N.W. 20TH ST.
MIAMI, FL 33142
PHONE: (305) 635-6412
Sales Fax: (305) 633-4054
Accounting Fax: (305) 635-3723
Email: sales@tloridalumber.com
Regular maintenance of the roof is critical for the safety of occupants and the prevention of additional expense due to maintenance. A properly maintained roof can give you maximum protection during the worst weather conditions. Routine maintenance enables you to avoid expensive replacement of roofing materials and let you resolve the issues with timely roof repair. Replacement also brings about inconvenience for a home’s occupants.
The only way to avoid expensive and inconvenient replacement of roofing materials is through routine inspection. It is wise to call the professionals associated with the tasks of roof replacement to conduct the inspection. However, homeowners may perform a preliminary inspection to determine the need for professional assistance before retaining any service.
Loose Shingles or Cracks
Asphalt shingles are supposed to last for years; however, these shingles may crack due to adverse climatic conditions. The flinging of hard or sharp objects may even damage the shingles upon impact. Loose or cracked shingles may cause water leakage and various forms of water damage. Leaking water may damage appliances, furniture or flooring materials, and even electrical wiring. Growth of mold or mildew may happen in a damp ambiance due to constant leakage of water. A close inspection of the roof may help you avoid these incidents. It may help you notice if the shingle tabs are completely adhered to the base. You may also notice cracks that are present at the edge of a shingle or cover 1/3 area of a shingle’s body during the roof inspection.
Missing/Broken Tiles/Tabs
A close inspection of the roof may even help you notice missing or broken tiles or shingle tabs. It is possible to replace a single piece of broken tile/tab to prevent leakage of water and other associated damage. The presence of broken or missing tile/slab may lead to a damaged roof and you may end up replacing the entire roof instead of a few tiles or tabs due to neglect. You may prevent this expenditure with a timely inspection of a roof.
Distorted Shingles
A close inspection of roofing material also enables you to notice the distortion of the shingles. The asphalt shingles may have a cupped or curled appearance due to aging. The shingles may even become distorted due to buckling. The wrinkling of underlayment or the movement of a wooden deck may lead to buckling of shingles. Distorted shingles require immediate replacement.
Blistered Tabs or Missing Asphalt Granules
Shingles may develop blisters due to excessive heat. It may lead to weak spots that could cause leakage. It is possible to notice these spots after closer inspection. It is also possible to locate many missing granules on the asphalt covering. If the granules are missing, then the asphalt remains open to nature’s attacks from heat and rain.
Determining the Ideal Time for Replacement
Homeowners may determine the perfect time to replace roofing materials after calculating the amount of shingles. If there is an average of one shingle per set, then you will multiply the number by five. With an average of two shingles per set with damages, you will multiply the number by ten. If there are more than two damaged shingles within a set, then you will multiply the number by 20. You will put together six categories in this process.
If the sum of the numbers from each category is equal to or more than 30, then the roof of a building requires immediate replacement. The roof may remain strong for another year if the sum remains in the range of 7-30.
Roofs can be mended with minor repairs if the added number is less than 6. This calculation can help you make a prudent decision about replacing or repairing the roof.