Smart property owners are taking steps to extend their roof lifespan. Why? A roof is one of – if not THE – most expensive items in a home or business that needs replacement. A roof lifespan can vary based on building materials, quality of maintenance, weather and upkeep. Just like a vehicle, appliance or furniture, the longer you can make a roof last, the more money you’ll save in the long term. For homes, a good roof protects furniture, appliances and our belongings. For businesses, a roof protects inventory, electronics and records. Roofs don’t last forever, though. They withstand UV rays, h ..read more

A roofing contract is a legally binding document that spells out every detail of a roof repair or replacement. Once you sign on the dotted line, it’s difficult to go back. Although Florida has a three-day “cooling-off rule,” the law contains many complicated legal provisions. Certainly, a roofing contract protects the contractor, ensuring the company is paid costs incurred. A roofing contract also protects the customer. However, customers must know what should be – and shouldn’t be – in a roofing contract before signing. READ MORE: Roofing red flags: Know the warning signs How to evaluate a ro ..read more

Hurricane Ian damaged thousands of roofs across Southwest Florida and Central Florida. Single-family homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, high-rises, retail centers, government buildings, churches and other types of buildings all suffered roof damage. All those property owners need their roofs repaired or replaced, preferably as soon as possible. How long will it take to get a roof fixed after a hurricane? Let’s walk through that process. Hurricane Ian: Setting Priorities Licensed, reputable roofing contractors are in high demand after a hurricane. For example, Lloyd Roofing will receive ..read more

Drip. Drip. Drip. That sound indicates that you need an emergency roof repair. It’s a sound no property owner, property manager or homeowner wants to hear. That sound sparks fear about the unknown and often confirms what they suspected – a roof leak. Oftentimes, the roof was compromised days, weeks or even months before the dripping started. It just took that long for the water to make its way through multiple layers of roofing materials, insulation and drywall or ceiling panels. Sometimes, rainwater gets hung up on the ceiling, never accumulating enough to soak all the way through the drywall ..read more

Rast Bryant, general manager for Lloyd Roofing’s Southwest Florida region, was honored as a 40 Under 40 recipient by Business Observer. The weekly business newspaper, which circulates from Tampa Bay through Naples on Florida’s Gulf coast, annually honors 40 rising stars in their respective industries, as well as those making a difference in the community. Honorees were recognized Oct. 12 at an awards celebration in Lakewood Ranch. “It’s gratifying and humbling to be recognized alongside this group of impressive, talented individuals,” Bryant said. “Business Observer profiled all 40 honorees, a ..read more

Many homeowners do not consider roof slope or design as contributing factors to hurricane damage. People often assume age, material type, and quality of installation are the most important factors. Roof slope and roof design, though, are incredibly important factors during hurricanes and tropical storms. It’s similar to the aerodynamic design of a race car vs. a box truck. One will cut through the wind, and the other has a high drag coefficient. Lloyd Roofing has built, repaired and replaced thousands of Florida roofs, many of which have endured hurricanes and tropical storms. Property owners ..read more

Hurricane damage is disproportionate. A post-storm drive through any neighborhood proves that. Some homes may be battered and bruised, while a neighbor’s house appears in mint condition. Weeks later, it’s still easy to spot the disproportionate hurricane damage by the erratic pattern of blue tarps covering roofs. Why does the same storm cause significant hurricane damage to one home and not the next? A variety of factors come into play. Lloyd Roofing specializes in post-storm roof repairs and replacements. Our certified inspectors and experienced roofers have helped thousands of Florida homeow ..read more

Contractor nearing 1,000 roof repairs, replacement after storm FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2023) – Lloyd Roofing is approaching 1,000 roofs repaired or replaced since Hurricane Ian, a significant milestone in Southwest Florida’s post-storm recovery. Hurricane Ian was a strong Category 4 storm when it made landfall Sept. 28 in Lee County with 150 mph winds, torrential downpours and powerful storm surge. Statewide, Ian caused $109.5 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane to ever affect Florida. In Lee County, at least 52,514 structures were impacted, including 5,369 that were destro ..read more

Recognizing roofing red flags is incredibly important when searching for a roofing contractor. Certain red flags appear no matter if it’s a residential or commercial roof repair or replacement of shingles, tile, metal or flat roofing. Across Florida, there are many reliable, trustworthy roofing contractors. Not every roofing company earns five-star reviews, though. Roofing red flags are warning signs that give property owners and property managers a cause for concern. It gives them an inkling that something is not quite right, or a gut feeling. Most individuals, even the most dedicated propert ..read more

The statute of limitations to file insurance claims for hurricane damage used to be three years in Florida. It’s now just two years from the date of loss. Twenty-four months seems like a long time, but it’s not. Tropical storms and hurricanes have the power to rip off roof tiles, shred shingles and destroy entire roofing systems. In those cases, the damage is evident immediately after a storm passes and property owners typically file insurance claims right away. However, hurricane damage is not always visibly evident, nor does it present itself within days or even weeks of the storm. That’s es ..read more