Rafter length is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem: rafter length = √(run² + rise²). Run is the horizontal distance from the outside wall to the ridge, rise is the vertical distance from the top of the wall to the ridge, and the rafter length is the diagonal that connects them. For a house with a...
The rake of a roof is the sloped edge of a gable roof running from the ridge (peak) down to the eave (bottom horizontal edge). It’s the angled outline you see when you look at the side of a house with an A-frame or pitched roof. The rake is a real architectural feature that matters...
The right gutter cleaning tools for a Florida home are different from what works in Ohio or Oregon. Florida gutters fill faster (palm fronds, oak leaves, Spanish moss, pine needles), corrode harder (salt air, sustained humidity), and matter more (a clogged gutter ahead of a hurricane can fail catastrophically). For most Florida homeowners, the right...
For Florida homeowners and contractors, choosing a metal roof color is a three-variable problem: how the color performs in heat, what the HOA will approve, and how it fits the architectural style of the home. The good news is that you have more flexibility than you might think. Florida HB 293 (2024) limits how much...
A metal roof in Florida costs between $7 and $30 per square foot installed in early 2026, with the range driven primarily by panel type, location within the state, and gauge. Exposed-fastener systems (5V crimp, R-panel) typically run $7 to $15 per square foot installed; standing seam systems run $9 to $30 per square foot...
For most Florida residential and light-commercial work, the panel choice comes down to three families: 5V crimp for traditional residential and agricultural roofs, standing seam for high-end residential and any roof where the customer wants no exposed fasteners, and R-panel (which in RPS’s lineup splits into two products: Super Pro 5 Rib for general use...
You can install a metal roof over a single layer of asphalt shingles in Florida if the existing roof has only one layer of covering, the deck is sound, and the structure carries the added load. Section 1511.3 of the Florida Building Code lists the conditions that force a tear-off instead. We see homeowners try...
Planning to upgrade your roofing system to a metal one is proven to be a wise decision as it is designed to withstand extreme weather, is durable and resistant to other forms of destruction like corrosion, insects, and fire. Speaking of corrosion, are all metal roofs doesn’t rust? Well, some metals are naturally made to...
With Florida experiencing some of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over $450 billion in damages since the early 20th century, it is crucial to safeguard your property against these fierce storms. On top of that, the value of insured property in Florida against windstorm and hurricane damage is the highest in the...
A metal roof can sweat for a huge number of reasons. One of the main reasons comes down to temperature differences. Metal roofs are great at conducting, which means they lose heat quickly at night. When a metal roof cools down, it’s not uncommon for it to drop below the dew point, and this sudden...
