MOBILE HOME QUESTIONS
QUESTION:
WHY DO YOU ALWAYS REMOVE EXISTING ROOFING MATERIALS ON MOBILE HOMES?
ANSWER:
We originally requested guidance from the FLHSMV in 2002.
Their guidelines have not changed since then as provided in the written communication below. The risk
is too high for structural damage as well as bodily injury to install materials over materials on non-site built structures.
WHY DO YOU ALWAYS REMOVE EXISTING ROOFING MATERIALS ON MOBILE HOMES?
ANSWER:
We originally requested guidance from the FLHSMV in 2002.
Their guidelines have not changed since then as provided in the written communication below. The risk
is too high for structural damage as well as bodily injury to install materials over materials on non-site built structures.
QUESTION:
Special Concerns for Mobile Home Owners? What About Permits?
ANSWER:
EVERY MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMEOWNER needs to make sure their Homeowner Insurance Policy will cover a claim should a loss occur and new materials were installed over existing materials. After reading the position the State of Florida Mobile/Manufactured Home Division clearly takes, the Hamby's will never put the personal safety or financial security of their clients at risk for the sake of dollars. Now that permit paper trails are verified Nationwide by Lending Institutions, Insurance Carriers, Claims Adjusters, etc. to make sure Building Codes were met, it may benefit you to check with your county building department to avoid any surprises. It's also recommended that property owners research how long the arm of the law extends after selling a property and a new owner(s) incurs damage. Since the State of Florida began REQUIRING roofing permits on MARCH 1, 2002, if you're not finding a permit for your parcel, chances are it's at least 14 years old or you guessed it......installed without a permit or by unlicensed individuals thinking
they are saving property owners money.
Knowing your county building requirements BEFORE making home improvements is always, a good thing. Be sure and ask for the name of the person assisting you, date of your inquiry and print out of information provided. Remember...that paper trail can save you thousand of dollars.
Special Concerns for Mobile Home Owners? What About Permits?
ANSWER:
EVERY MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMEOWNER needs to make sure their Homeowner Insurance Policy will cover a claim should a loss occur and new materials were installed over existing materials. After reading the position the State of Florida Mobile/Manufactured Home Division clearly takes, the Hamby's will never put the personal safety or financial security of their clients at risk for the sake of dollars. Now that permit paper trails are verified Nationwide by Lending Institutions, Insurance Carriers, Claims Adjusters, etc. to make sure Building Codes were met, it may benefit you to check with your county building department to avoid any surprises. It's also recommended that property owners research how long the arm of the law extends after selling a property and a new owner(s) incurs damage. Since the State of Florida began REQUIRING roofing permits on MARCH 1, 2002, if you're not finding a permit for your parcel, chances are it's at least 14 years old or you guessed it......installed without a permit or by unlicensed individuals thinking
they are saving property owners money.
Knowing your county building requirements BEFORE making home improvements is always, a good thing. Be sure and ask for the name of the person assisting you, date of your inquiry and print out of information provided. Remember...that paper trail can save you thousand of dollars.
QUESTION:
Why Doesn't Hamby Construction & Roofing, Inc. Install Aluminum?
ANSWER:
Why Doesn't Hamby Construction & Roofing, Inc. Install Aluminum?
ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Why doesn't Hamby Roofing & Construction, Inc. Install Composite Roofing Products?
ANSWER:
Why doesn't Hamby Roofing & Construction, Inc. Install Composite Roofing Products?
ANSWER:
Why We No Longer Install Composite Roofing Products In Florida
It's no secret, most Floridians consider their home(s) to be their most valuable asset. That's why it is becoming more and more important to protect your investment with construction materials that not only meet your economic requirements, but are more durable, are energy efficient, and last longer than other roofing materials like composite shingles that we previously installed years ago.
Members of the American Society of Home Inspectors list 10 reasons roofs fail: Blistering, Open Laps, Splitting, Punctures, Penetrations, Wrinkles, Improper Flashings, Surfacing, Fasteners, and Abuse and or Neglect.
Out of these 10, only Improper Flashing, Fasteners, and Abuse and/or Neglect pertain to metal roofing products. The remainder address asphalt, fiberglass or wood products. The three reasons pertaining to roof failure that apply to metal roofs are strictly related to improper installation and owner maintenance factors versus simple material failure.
Since the amount of asphalt has been reduced in the making of asphalt and fiberglass roofing materials in recent years, the potential for them to become brittle in a shorter period of time due primarily to exposure to the Florida sun should be expected. For this reason, Hamby Construction & Roofing, Inc. no longer installs composite roofing materials and uses only the highest quality metal roofing materials in their roofing and construction projects to ensure your investment lasts a lifetime.
It's no secret, most Floridians consider their home(s) to be their most valuable asset. That's why it is becoming more and more important to protect your investment with construction materials that not only meet your economic requirements, but are more durable, are energy efficient, and last longer than other roofing materials like composite shingles that we previously installed years ago.
Members of the American Society of Home Inspectors list 10 reasons roofs fail: Blistering, Open Laps, Splitting, Punctures, Penetrations, Wrinkles, Improper Flashings, Surfacing, Fasteners, and Abuse and or Neglect.
Out of these 10, only Improper Flashing, Fasteners, and Abuse and/or Neglect pertain to metal roofing products. The remainder address asphalt, fiberglass or wood products. The three reasons pertaining to roof failure that apply to metal roofs are strictly related to improper installation and owner maintenance factors versus simple material failure.
Since the amount of asphalt has been reduced in the making of asphalt and fiberglass roofing materials in recent years, the potential for them to become brittle in a shorter period of time due primarily to exposure to the Florida sun should be expected. For this reason, Hamby Construction & Roofing, Inc. no longer installs composite roofing materials and uses only the highest quality metal roofing materials in their roofing and construction projects to ensure your investment lasts a lifetime.
