Commercial roofing in Greenacres, FL

Palm Beach County is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Broward and Miami-Dade counties. That means the HVHZ permit steps and inspection points do not apply to a Greenacres commercial roof. Ask any bidder which code path they plan to follow, and confirm it with the building office.

For reroofing, the 25 percent rule limits how much of the roof area you can repair or replace in any 12-month period unless the entire roof system is replaced. Use the current code text in your bid, and do not assume an older roof falls under the exception.

The local rainfall is heavy. West Palm Beach International Airport averages 61.75 inches a year, with 86.1 days of measurable rain. A low-slope roof here needs to drain well, so each bid should state the slope it will leave and the overflow plan.

• Ask each bidder to state the finished slope, and check it against the minimum design slope of one-fourth unit in 12.
• Ask whether secondary overflow drains or scuppers are included where water could be trapped.
• Ask whether the bid assumes a full tear-off or a recover, and why.

Confirm each contractor's roofing license with the state before you sign. Florida requires a general contractor who advertises roofing to hold a roofing certification or registration.