Storm outlooks, seasonal risk, and weather that drives roofing demand.
The Florida Building Commission approved Supplement 1 to the 9th Edition code on Oct. 13. It revises drip edge, steel-deck insulation and stainless fastener rules, adds a $7,500 single-family permit exemption and a five-day roofing permit clock, ahead of the Dec. 31 effective date.
The Atlantic reached Sept. 21 without a hurricane for the first time since 1914. Days later a looping nor’easter slammed New Jersey with gusts to 74 mph, 4+ inches of rain and Sandy-level erosion — and ripped a YMCA roof off.
NOAA’s Aug. 6 update held a 75% below-normal Atlantic call (7–13 named, 2–6 hurricanes). For roofing shops, outlook ≠ zero risk — one landfall still fills the calendar. Prep cash, staging, and files.
Category 2 Lowell knocked out power to ~90% of Kauai after Lala ripped roofs on Oahu. Island recovery is a stress test of staging, access, and cash — lessons that travel.
The first 48 hours after a major cell decide margins and reputation. Use this owner and GM checklist to respond with control.
Hail claims live or die on documentation quality. Here is what adjusters consistently look for in roof packages.
September into early October still packs punch for Gulf and Midwest roofing shops. Here is the corridor map crews should plan around.
Severe weather is battering communities — roofing crews are on the front lines again.
