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New construction roofing in Redington Shores, FL

Only 3.3 percent of homes in Redington Shores were built in 2010 or later. That means most roofing work here is replacing roofs on older buildings, not covering new ones. New construction roofing in this town follows the same permit, deck and inspection steps, but the schedule has to fit the build around them.

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Updated October 2026

Single-storey brick building with a green metal roof and an American flag on a pole. — Photo: Redington shores town hall by Philipp Michel Reichold, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

A roof deck sheathed in red-brown ZIP System panels with black seam tape, a bucket and a ladder on the deck, homes and a street behind. — Photo: Redington shores town hall by Philipp Michel Reichold, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Permits and code

How new construction roofing is permitted in Redington Shores

Redington Shores runs its own Building Department, and that office also handles permits for Redington Beach. Any new roof here needs a permit from that office before work starts. Confirm the current permit steps with the Building Department, since the town's storm-related paperwork is separate from a standard new build.

Plans filed on or after December 31, 2026 are reviewed under the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code. A build filed earlier stays on the 2023 Eighth Edition. Ask the Building Department which edition your plans are reviewed under before you sign a contract.

A permit lapses if work does not start within 6 months of issue, or if it sits idle for 6 months. The application itself is treated as abandoned 180 days after filing unless it is pursued in good faith. A long build can run past these dates, so track them against your schedule.

Schedule the roof

Deck, underlayment and the inspections that follow

Roof sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails, in a pattern the code sets by sheathing thickness. The sheathing and fasteners are inspected at dry-in, before shingles or tile go on. Plan the roof framing and sheathing so the inspector can see them before anything covers them.

Choose one dry-in method: a full polymer-modified bitumen underlayment, taped deck joints under an approved underlayment, or two layers of felt-type underlayment.
Install drip edge at eaves and gables, fastened no more than 12 inches on center, or 4 inches where wind speeds or roof height are higher.
Schedule the roofing inspection after dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing are in place.

Choose materials and crew

Products, contractors and the builder's 1-year coverage

Roofing products must carry a statewide product approval, and the approval number belongs on the permit. You can check a product's approval number in the Florida Building Commission search, by FL number, manufacturer or code version.

On a new building it owns, a builder is allowed to put down asphalt shingles. Tile, metal and membrane work must go to a state-certified or registered roofing contractor. Ask your contractor for the roofing certificate or registration number before work begins.

For a newly built home, Florida law requires a 1-year builder warranty against defects that cause a material code violation. The policy does not cover ordinary wear, settling, or harm caused by a natural disaster. Check the builder's written terms and your contract for the exact start date.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Redington Shores: questions

What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

Since July 1, 2025, Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for 1 year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material code violation. Normal aging, foundation shifts, damage you caused yourself, and hurricanes or hail storms are not included in what the policy pays for. In Redington Shores, where only 3.3 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, the rule matters most for the few recent builds. Confirm your contract dates with the builder and the Building Department.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who issues the roofing permit for a new home in Redington Shores?

The Redington Shores Building Department issues the permit, and it also administers building services for Redington Beach. Each permit must be filed before work begins. Confirm which code edition applies to your plans, since plans filed on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition. Ask the office for its current submission steps.

Source: Pinellas County, "Building Departments in Pinellas County" (official), read Oct 5, 2026

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Does a new roof on a new home need a product approval number?

Yes. Roofing is a mandatory statewide-approval category, and the approval number is recorded on the permit. You can search the Florida Building Commission database by FL number, manufacturer or code version. In Redington Shores, where 69.5 percent of the town's total area is water, keep the approval number with your permit so the inspector can match it to the installed product.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2020 place geography (AREALAND/AREAWATER) via TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020, read Oct 5, 2026

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When does a roof inspection happen on a new build in Redington Shores?

The roofing inspection comes after dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing are in place. The sheathing inspection happens earlier, at dry-in, once all sheathing and fasteners are complete. With a median home built in 1976 here, new builds are a small share of work, so ask the Building Department to confirm the inspection order for your permit.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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