O'Brien Contracting installs, repairs and replaces shingle roofing systems for Florida homeowners and property owners. Florida sun, heat cycling and wind shorten asphalt shingle life compared with northern climates. Granule loss, cupped or curled tabs, exposed fasteners and repeated wind-lifted tabs are the practical signals that a shingle roof is nearing the end of its usable life.
Shingle Roofing systems we install
Architectural / dimensional laminate shingles — the standard Florida residential re-roof
Three-tab shingles — mostly seen on older roofs and repairs to match existing
Impact-rated (Class 4) shingles — some carriers recognize these for hail and debris resistance
High-wind-rated systems with six-nail patterns and enhanced starter and ridge components
Florida code and wind-zone requirements
Re-roofs must meet current Florida Building Code requirements for underlayment, secondary water barrier where required, nailing pattern and product approval for the wind zone at the address. Older roofs installed to earlier codes are frequently not compliant with today's requirements.
What this system does well
Lowest installed cost of the common Florida roof systems
Fast installation, which shortens the time a home is exposed during a re-roof
Wide color and profile selection, and easy to match for repairs
Simple, inexpensive repairs compared with tile or panel systems
Trade-offs to weigh
Shortest service life of the common Florida systems
Wind-lifted and creased tabs are the most frequent storm-damage claim we document
Dark colors absorb heat, which raises attic temperatures
Algae streaking is common in humid coastal areas without algae-resistant granules
