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New construction roofing in Medulla, FL

15.7 percent of homes in Medulla were built in 2010 or later, according to the 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate. That makes new roofing on recent construction a common job here. A new roof on a new home still has to pass the same permit and inspection sequence that Polk County applies to every build.

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Updated October 2026

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Code and timing

The building code edition your new roof permit will be reviewed under

Permits for Medulla fall to the Polk County Building Division, because Medulla is an unincorporated census-designated place. Confirm current requirements with that office before you sign a roofing contract.

Right now, the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, applies. Starting December 31, 2026, the Ninth Edition becomes effective, and every permit application filed on or after that date has to comply with it. A builder that files late in 2026 should check which edition applies before the drawings go in.

Install requirements

Deck, underlayment and dry-in on a new Medulla roof

Roof sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails under the code. Sheathing up to 15/32 inch may use RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 nails, while RSRS-03 is the standard listed. A reviewer will look at the nail type on the framing and sheathing inspection.

  • A full-deck underlayment of self-adhering, polymer-modified bitumen
  • A 3 3/4-inch membrane strip over every deck joint, then approved underlayment over the roof
  • Two layers of approved felt-type underlayment, fastened per the code schedule

Shingle drip edge at eaves and gables is fastened at 12 inches on center, or 4 inches on center where design wind speed reaches 110 mph or the mean roof height exceeds 33 feet.

Inspection order

Scheduling the roof around Medulla inspections

Prior to the first inspection, the Notice of Commencement needs to be recorded and displayed at the job site. If that step is skipped, the owner may end up covering the same work a second time.

The roof inspection comes after framing, sheathing and the dry-in check, and the final comes last. Schedule the roofing crew only after the sheathing inspection passes, so the dry-in is not held up by a failed call.

Keep the permit moving. A permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issue, and work must show an approved inspection within 180 days to stay active.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Medulla: questions

What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

The 25% rule limits repair or replacement of an existing roof to no more than 25 percent of the roof area in any 12-month period, unless the entire roof is replaced. It applies to existing buildings, not to new construction in Medulla. Roofs built under the 2007 Florida Building Code or newer are handled differently, with only the repaired section required to satisfy current code. Confirm with the Polk County Building Division.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

Since July 1, 2025, Florida law requires a builder to warrant a newly built home for 1 year against code-violating defects in equipment, material or workmanship. Protection stops short of ordinary aging, foundation shifting, problems the homeowner created, and acts of nature. In Medulla, where 15.7 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, this matters for a new roof on a recent build. Ask the builder for the warranty terms in writing.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Who can install roofing on a new home in Medulla?

Unless a general contractor holds a roofing certificate or registration, it must hire a subcontractor for the roofing work. Shingle installation, whether asphalt or fiberglass, may be done by the contractor itself only on a new structure it built. Work involving tile, metal, or membrane roofing must be assigned to a roofing contractor holding certification or registration. Medulla had 4,333 housing units in the 2020 Census, so local demand for qualified roofers is steady. Check the license with the state before you hire.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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