Residential Shingle Roofing System in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL · South Florida

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Property

Residential

Service

Replacement

System

Shingle

Completed

September 2025

Duration

1 Month

Project Overview

A high-performance architectural shingle roof replacement completed in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Built to satisfy Broward County’s rigorous high-wind uplift codes, this project replaced an aging roof with a resilient, multi-layered dimensional shingle system engineered to handle wind-driven rain, intense solar radiation, and severe tropical storms.

The Challenge

Where the roof started

The residence suffered from a worn-out shingle roof exhibiting granule loss, minor thermal cracking, and compromised leak points around plumbing vents, leaving the home vulnerable during summer rainstorms.

Aging surface materials were losing their protective granule coating, accelerating UV degradation of the fiberglass mat

High wind loads required complete re-fastening of the wood deck to satisfy Broward County uplift requirements

Poor existing attic ventilation needed upgrading to reduce heat buildup beneath the new shingle deck

Scope Of Work

What we did

Perform a full tear-off of the existing asphalt shingles down to the plywood roof deck

Inspect the deck, replace damaged wood sheets, and re-nail structural plywood to meet modern Florida Building Code

Install a continuous layer of tear-resistant synthetic underlayment alongside self-adhered ice & water barrier in valleys

Lay down starter shingle strips along eaves and custom-fabricated metal drip edges

Precision-install high-wind architectural shingles using an enhanced 6-nail attachment pattern

Materials & System

What was installed

Florida-approved dimensional architectural asphalt shingles with StreakGuard™ algae protection

High-performance synthetic water-resistant underlayment

Self-adhering modified bitumen leak barrier for valley protection

High-wind starter shingles, ridge caps, and continuous attic ridge ventilation

Gallery

On the roof

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The Result

A storm-hardened shingle roof with enhanced energy efficiency and style

This Fort Lauderdale home now features an attractive, multi-dimensional shingle envelope that boosts curb appeal, improves roof ventilation, and provides robust defense against South Florida’s unpredictable weather.

Project FAQ

Questions about this project

How do architectural shingles hold up against Fort Lauderdale windstorms?

When installed with a Florida Building Code-approved 6-nail fastening pattern and high-wind starter strips, dimensional architectural shingles carry wind resistance warranties up to 130 mph.

Why is attic ridge ventilation important for shingle roofs?

Proper ridge venting allows trapped attic heat and humidity to escape, preventing extreme temperatures from baking the shingles from below and extending the overall lifespan of the roof.

What is the benefit of synthetic underlayment over standard felt paper?

Synthetic underlayment is drastically stronger, highly tear-resistant, and won't absorb water, creating a far superior secondary waterproof barrier for your home.

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