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Planning tool 01

Roof Material Matchmaker

Four questions about your home rank the five roof materials, with the reasons and the cautions.

Question 12 minutes

What is the architectural style of the home?

Choose the closest. "Not sure" works too.

How close is the home to salt water?

What matters most to you?

Choose up to three.

Has an engineer reviewed the roof structure?

This tool gives general guidance and does not replace a professional inspection or a permit authority's decision.

Background reading

The detail behind this tool.

Materials3 min read

Clay tile, concrete tile, slate and metal on the Palm Beach coast: an architectural guide

Care and maintenance3 min read

Salt air and your exterior: what coastal exposure does to roofs, flashing, fasteners and stucco

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02

Design Review Readiness

See the likely review path for your town and the documents to prepare before a roof replacement.

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The Florida 25 Percent Rule

Check whether a planned repair is likely to trigger bringing the whole roof section to current code.

Open the tool, 1 minute04

Roof Age and Insurance Readiness

Work out where your roof stands under the Florida roof age rule and what to document.

Open the tool, 1 minute