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New construction roofing in The Acreage, FL
Only 8.6 percent of homes in The Acreage were built in 2010 or later, which means most roofs here are older than the newest code. A new roof on a new home here still runs through the county building office. That office sets the permit, the inspections and the products that may go on the house.
Updated October 2026
Permits and inspections
What the permit process means for a new roof in The Acreage
Palm Beach County issues the permit, and The Acreage has no city hall of its own to do it. The county page we checked loads and lists the building division as the place to apply. Expect the roof to be inspected in stages, not once at the end.
The code lists the order of those stages. Sheathing comes before the dry-in check, and the roofing inspection covers the dry-in, insulation, the roof covering and the flashing. Ask the builder which inspection is booked next, so no crew stands idle waiting on a sign-off.
What goes on the deck
Deck, underlayment and product approval for new roofs here
Roof sheathing must be fastened with specific ring shank nails, such as RSRS-03 at 2 1/2 inches long. The code allows RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 where the sheathing is 15/32 inch or thinner. Those nail specifications should appear on the framing and sheathing inspection.
Before the shingles go down, the deck needs one of three dry-in methods. A self-adhering membrane can cover the full deck, or tape can seal each joint under an approved underlayment. Two layers of felt are the third option, fastened 12 inches on center in the field. Ask which method your builder uses.
Roofing is a statewide-approval category under Florida law. You can look up any product's approval number on the Florida Building Commission search by FL number. Advertising a product as wind or impact protection without that approval is prohibited.
- Confirm the approval number on the permit application.
- Ask for the product's FL number and check it on the state search.
- Ask who installs tile, metal and membrane, since those go to a certified or registered roofing contractor.
Questions
New construction roofing in The Acreage: questions
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?
Under this limit, no more than 25 percent of an existing roof can be repaired or replaced within any single 12-month span. If more than 25 percent of the roof area is involved, the entire roof system must meet current code. Some exceptions apply, so confirm the details with the Palm Beach County building office.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
Who is allowed to install a new roof on a new home here?
In Palm Beach County, a general contractor must subcontract roofing work unless it holds a roofing certificate or registration. A builder may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles on its own new building in The Acreage. Tile, metal and membrane work requires a certified or registered roofing contractor. Check the contractor's status with the state before work begins.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new home in The Acreage come with a builder warranty?
Florida law requires a builder to cover construction defects in equipment, material or workmanship for 1 year after the home is conveyed or occupied, whichever comes first. The statute excludes normal wear and tear, settling and damage from a natural disaster. It took effect July 1, 2025.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Sources for this page(29)
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- 23.Florida Statutes, section 627.7011 (2026), Florida Legislature. Read Oct 4, 2026.
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- 27.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration 24-hour depth estimates at The Acreage 2020 Census internal point (26.7742, -80.2769), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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- 29.Florida Statutes, section 713.135 (2026), Florida Legislature. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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