Roof replacement in Pinewood, FL

Because Pinewood sits outside any city limits, roof permits for it come from the Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources department. Confirm current requirements on the county building and permits page before you start, because permit status and forms can change.

Under the 25 percent rule, you may repair or replace up to 25 percent of a roof in any 12-month span, and anything beyond that requires replacing the entire roof covering. The rule has one carve-out: if your existing roof was built or repaired under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a later edition, it may not need to be brought up to date. When that carve-out applies, only the section you repair has to meet the current code. Miami-Dade is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which carries stronger requirements than many other Florida counties.

Hurricane season stretches from June 1 through November 30, with September 10 usually marking the busiest stretch. During Hurricane Irma in 2017, roughly 1,000 Miami-Dade homes sustained serious roof and structural damage. Pinewood's older roofs are the ones most likely to need attention before the season starts.

• Check the roof covering and flashing for lifted or cracked areas.
• Confirm that the roof deck is fastened to current code before any new covering goes on.
• Ask the building office which permit steps apply to your specific roof.