Rising Cost Of Doing Business May Void Your Roof Warranty

When the economy is slow many contractors lower their prices to gain jobs. Yet at the same time contracting costs keep increasing. Just one example, recently, over 200,000 Florida employers received their unemployment tax notices for 2011.  These rates are nearly triple the 2010 rates.  This follows a rate increase in 2010 of three times [...]

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If You’re Not Lead-Safe Certified, Lead Paint Could Cost You Big Time.

Sonshine Roofing has just recently completed the mandatory class that is required for all roofing contractors to become Lead-Safe Certified. We are now in the process of getting everything setup and in place by 2010 year end so our neighborhoods and families we serve will be best protected for the hazards of lead.  Read on [...]

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Algae Staining On Shingled Roof Surfaces

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 [...]

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New Changes to Hurricane Mitigation Forms

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 [...]

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First Critical Area: Cause

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, [...]

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Do These “Roof Risk Factors” Concern You?

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.

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You’ve Come To The Right Place!

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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