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Sonshine Roofing has built its reputation on superior quality service and the pride we take in safeguarding homes throughout Sarasota and surrounding communities. If you need your roof repaired, a complete roof replacement or whether you are interested in maintaining your existing roof to maximize its useful service life–you’ve come to the right place. This [...]
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What are those black stains on the roof? Those black stains are Algae. Algae appear as dark stains on shingles that usually cover more area on the lower section of the roof and taper as they reach the ridge. How does a roof get algae? Algae spread from one infected roof to another via air [...]

As of July 1, 2010, form 1802, Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form, can no longer be completed by a hurricane mitigation inspector certified by the My Safe Florida Home program (the program is being discontinued). The Legislature had limited the qualifications to perform these inspections because the insurance industry reported that about 70% of the [...]

Just as you are qualifying a roofing contractor, the roofing contractor is qualifying you. If you seem unreasonable, the roofing contractor may not bid. For example, if you do not allow the roofing contractor ample time to evaluate and explain the project, so they are confident you understand, the professional roofing contractor will often not [...]

When considering the investment amount it is common for prices to vary by 30% to 50% or more. This is typical, as there can be a large variation in service provided and the companys integrity and operational standards. For example, some companies will have additional employees; from phone operator, supervisor, customer service personnel and a [...]

The critical third success factor in any roofing project is the contractor. The contractor is the most important factor to focus on because without the right people, everything else is insignificant. You should select a contractor who has a team of people they work with directly to manage daily operations, customer care, service and the [...]

A common mistake that many homeowners make is selecting a good or even a very high quality name brand shingle, tile or metal, that even has a long manufactures warranty, without considering the other components required to create a complete intergraded roofing system. For example, suppose you purchase a luxurious, high-end automobile that had one [...]

Properly identifying the cause of the problem is your critical first step. Many dollars are wasted in an attempt to resolve problems when the real cause is not properly identified. A professional roofing contractor will address your roof situation much as a doctor diagnoses a physical ailment. Doctors always qualify before they prescribe. For example, [...]

Many homeowners are unfamiliar with the steps involved in making a successful roofing investment because purchasing a new roof is frequently only once or twice in a lifetime occurrence. Therefore, unless you are personally familiar with roofing terms and processes, there are many things to consider before awarding your job. Many buyers will mistakenly discard [...]

When most homeowners look at roofing, they look at the materials and the initial cost. However, the cost to install a roof is only a portion of the total cost of owning a roof. The practice of examining the cost of owning a roof over its entire life is called Life Cycle Cost Analysis. This is the best way to truly compare the cost and value of any roofing system. It

Before you read further, if you answered No to any of these questions, then save your time as this information will likely not apply to you. However, if you answered Yes to one or more then this information will identify steps you can take to reduce and eliminate situations that cause the above concerns. There are many great resources of information and many knowledgeable homeowners out there. This is the basic starter course. the kindergarten course, the stuff that is often missed. It assumes you know nothing about roofing and roofing systems.

Great crew, on time, answered all questions asked. Very clear and understood. Great Job on clean up. Outstanding! — Sarasota Resident, Customer Satisfaction Survey