Commercial roofing in West Melbourne, FL

Low-slope commercial roofs in this area need drainage that clears water. The Florida minimum design slope for new built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply and liquid-applied roofs is one-fourth unit in 12, about 2 percent. Ask every bidder to show the finished slope and where water will run after a heavy rain.

• Single-ply membranes must meet listed ASTM standards such as D4637 for EPDM and D6878 for TPO.
• Edge metal should be tested to ANSI/SPRI ES-1 or RAS 111.
• Secondary overflow drains or scuppers are required where a parapet could trap water.

Melbourne Beach and Melbourne Village sit on the same county wind and rain pattern. Melbourne International averages 50.79 inches of rain a year. Titusville averages 55.20 inches and Palm Bay 55.55 inches. Roughly 40 percent of Melbourne International's annual rain falls from June through August, so drainage capacity matters.

Compare bids on the same scope: deck condition, sheathing repair, drainage fixes and whether the existing roof is recovered or torn off. A recover is barred where the old roof is water soaked, has two or more prior coverings, or has blisters that were not cut and secured.

Florida law limits who can perform roofing work. A general contractor who advertises roofing must be certified or registered as a roofing contractor. Ask each bidder for the state license number and confirm it on the state licensing lookup before you sign.

Before work starts, record a Notice of Commencement where the direct contract is large enough, or you may pay twice for the same work. The permit card warns owners about this, and the notice must be posted before the first inspection.