New construction roofing in Gulf Stream, FL

Roof sheathing must be fastened with ASTM F1667 RSRS-03 nails, or RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 where the sheathing is 15/32 inch or thinner. Fastener choice is part of what the framing and sheathing inspections check, so have the sheathing schedule on the plans.

• Dry-in with a full self-adhering membrane, or a 3 3/4 inch tape strip over each joint under an approved underlayment, or two felt layers fastened to the code spacing.
• Shingle drip edge at eaves and gables, fastened closer where wind speed or roof height is higher.
• Where eaves extend less than 6 inches, install gutters fitted with downspouts that empty at least 1 foot away from the wall.

The code lists inspections in order: framing, sheathing or dry-in, then roofing. A roof covering inspection cannot pass before the sheathing inspection has passed. Schedule the roofer around those stops so the house is not left open to weather.

A general contractor building a new home may install asphalt shingles itself, but tile, metal and membrane roofs must go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. If you became a general contractor after 1973, you cannot market yourself as a roofer unless you hold that roofing certification or registration.

Florida law lets the owner choose a private provider for plan review or inspections. Private providers need to be a licensed building code administrator, engineer, or architect. Ask the building office whether your build qualifies before you decide.

A new home carries a one-year builder warranty under Fla. Stat. 553.837, covering defects in equipment, material or workmanship that violate the Florida Building Code. Ordinary deterioration, foundation settling, damage the owner caused, and losses from natural disasters fall outside what this covers.