New construction roofing in West Melbourne, FL

Roof sheathing must be fastened with specific ring shank nails, and the nail type depends on sheathing thickness. Inspectors look at this at the sheathing inspection, which can be combined with the dry-in inspection.

• Cover the whole deck with self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen underlayment, or
• Tape each deck joint with a membrane strip, then cover the roof with approved underlayment, or
• Lay two layers of approved felt-type underlayment, fastened with cap nails at set spacing.

Drip edge goes on at the eaves and gables before the covering. On a home in a higher wind speed area, the nails go closer together, so check the wind speed for your lot in Brevard County's address-level maps before ordering material.

The roof is inspected in a set order: framing after the roof framing is complete, sheathing or dry-in, then roof covering and flashing, then final. Schedule the roof crew so the framing and sheathing inspections happen before the covering goes on.

The city's Building Department confirms that roofing still needs a permit in West Melbourne regardless of value under HB 803, and that a home in a flood zone does not qualify for the exemption. Confirm the permit path with the building office before work begins.

Under Florida law, a builder must generally subcontract roofing unless it holds a roofing certificate or registration. On a new structure it owns, a builder is allowed to put down asphalt or fiberglass shingles without hiring out the job. Work on tile, metal or membrane roofing has to be handed to a contractor who holds certification or registration.