Several factors can dramatically reduce your roof’s expected service life in Florida. Poor installation practices top the list—cut corners during installation invariably lead to premature failure. Inadequate attic ventilation traps heat and moisture, literally cooking your roof from below while promoting wood rot. Neglected maintenance allows small issues to escalate into major problems, while clogged gutters cause water backup and edge rot. Overhanging tree branches scratch and damage roofing materials while dropping debris that holds moisture against surfaces. Florida’s intense UV radiation accelerates material deterioration, particularly with darker colored roofing. And of course, severe weather events like hurricanes can cause years’ worth of wear in a single day.
