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New construction roofing in Lake Magdalene, FL
Only 8 percent of homes in Lake Magdalene were built in 2010 or later, so most roofs you will see here are older. New construction is the exception, and it follows a set path. A new roof there must meet a defined sequence of deck, underlayment and inspection rules.
Updated October 2026
Permits and code
Which permit and code edition apply to a new roof here
Lake Magdalene is unincorporated, so the Hillsborough County building office issues roof permits here, not a city. Confirm current forms with that office before you file, since the county site is the authority for submittals.
Florida's current code book is the Eighth Edition, which began on December 31, 2023. Any permit application submitted on or after December 31, 2026 falls under the Ninth Edition. A builder scheduling a roof for a new house in 2027 should plan against the newer book.
Product approval is required for roofing products sold here. The approval number belongs on the permit. You can check a product's FL number in the Florida Building Commission search before the materials arrive.
Decking and dry-in
What the deck, underlayment and fasteners must meet
Roof sheathing on a new home must be fastened with ring shank nails, with RSRS-03 named as the standard size. Smaller RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 nails are allowed where the sheathing is 15/32 inch or thinner.
- Use a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen layer across the full deck.
- Or tape every deck joint with at least a 3 3/4-inch strip, then add approved underlayment over the roof.
- Or lay two layers of approved felt-type underlayment, fastened 12 inches on center in the field and 6 inches at laps.
Shingle eaves and gables need drip edge fastened no more than 12 inches apart. In areas with higher design winds, the spacing tightens to 4 inches.
Inspection order
Timing the roof against the build and its inspections
The code lists the inspections in order: foundation, framing, sheathing or dry-in, exterior walls and soffit, roofing, then final. The roofing inspection covers the dry-in, insulation, roof covering and flashing. Each one must pass before work moves on.
Gutters are required on a home with eaves under 6 inches, and downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot from the sidewall. Because the median home here dates to 1982, many neighbors will still have original gutters, so compare yours against the new standard.
Questions
New construction roofing in Lake Magdalene: questions
Who issues a new roof permit in Lake Magdalene?
Lake Magdalene is an unincorporated community, so the Hillsborough County building office issues roof permits. Begin your search on the county's Building Permits and Records website. Confirm the current forms and fees with that office before you submit, since requirements can change between editions of the code.
Source: Hillsborough County - Building Permits & Records (unincorporated Hillsborough County), read Oct 5, 2026
Which building code applies to a roof I start in 2027?
Any permit submitted on or after December 31, 2026 falls under the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code. The Eighth Edition, effective December 31, 2023, governs permits filed before that date. Ask the county which edition applies to your filing date.
Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new roof in Lake Magdalene need a product approval number?
Yes. Roofing products in Florida need statewide product approval, and the approval number should appear on the permit paperwork for homes in Hillsborough County, including Lake Magdalene. You can search the Florida Building Commission product approval database by FL number before the materials arrive on site.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Who is allowed to install a new roof on a house I am building in Lake Magdalene?
Unless a general contractor holds its own roofing certificate or registration, it has to hand roofing work to a subcontractor. Asphalt shingles can be put on by a builder itself, but only when the building is new and the builder owns it. In Lake Magdalene, where 8 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, tile, metal and membrane roofs go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. Check the license on the state site before you sign.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
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