Florida is often sunny and beautiful, and one might wonder
whether a basic cool roof might be the only requirement for keeping your home
protected. While adequate protection from UV radiation might be necessary, and
a cool roof is usually a good idea, Florida has also been hit by some powerful
storms in recent years, and it’s very important to make sure that storm
protection, hail protection and fire protection is also considered, when you choose roof replacement Orlando roofing materials.
Installing a new roof in Florida is no simple matter. Aside
from the frequent heat waves, Florida can also be hit by hurricanes, some of
which involve wind speeds of more than 100 mph. As a result, a heavy and sturdy
roof made from either steel or concrete might be necessary. Natural slate and
terracotta are also used in Florida, and are considered by many to be luxury
and/or traditional roofing choices.
Another material used quite commonly in Florida is asphalt
shingle. Although asphalt can be somewhat less durable than other materials,
new manufacturing technologies have allowed for the production of sturdy,
composite asphalt shingles that are far superior to their regular asphalt
counterparts. Composite shingle roofing is preferred these days by many Florida
homeowners who depend on a somewhat stricter budget.
