Florida Community Association Journal is honored to present the Platinum level Readers’ Choice Award to Florida Southern Roofing & Sheet Metal in the Roofing Category.

March 1, 2024 - Florida Community Association Journal magazine announced the 2024 Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March issue with our largest ever 120-page special section profiling select award recipients.

The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive contributions of community association service providers throughout Florida. Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate, through their commitment to the community associations they serve, an exemplary level of proficiency, reliability, fairness, and integrity.

The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is an annual recognition program that debuted in 2014 with 37 award recipients.

This year nearly 12,000 ballots were cast, and over 200 companies were recognized as award winners. Profiles of advertising winners are at www.fcapgroup.com/flcaj/readers-choice.

About the Florida Community Association Journal: A monthly print and digital periodical for over 35 years, Florida Community Association Journal is the leading source of educational information and services for Florida’s 45,000+ community associations. Our readers are condominium and homeowner association board members, community association managers, and service providers for the industry.

March 1, 2023 – Florida Community Association Journal magazine announced the 2023 Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March issue with our largest ever 113-page section profiling the recipients as chosen by our readers.

The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive and productive contributions of community association service providers throughout Florida. Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate, through their commitment to the community associations they serve, an exemplary level of proficiency, reliability, fairness, and integrity.
The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is an annual recognition program that debuted in 2014 with 37 award recipients. This year over 11,000 ballots were cast, and 204 companies recognized as award winners.

Profiles of advertising winners are at www.fcapgroup.com/flcaj/readers-choice.

About the Florida Community Association Journal: A monthly print and digital periodical for over 35 years, Florida Community Association Journal is the leading source of educational information and services for Florida’s 45,000+ community associations. Our readers are condominium and homeowner association board members, community association managers, and service providers for the industry. The print edition is systematically mailed to virtually every board and manager on a rotating circulation.

Contact: Richard Johns, Publisher, at 800-425-1314 or

Dave Daily and their VFW Post 12055 nominated Jim Sleter for Florida Southern Roofing’s Roofs for Heroes program.

Out of all of the nominees, Florida Southern Roofing chose Jim Sleter as their 3rd Roofs for Heroes recipient. “On behalf of Florida Southern Roofing, I want to say CONGRATULATION’s as you, Jim and Jackie Sleter have been selected to be our 2021 Florida Southern Roofing Roofs For Heroes recipients!!!!” Brian Wallace, President of Florida Southern Roofing, started the “Roofs For Heroes” program a few years ago, however it has been a dream of his for many years. Brian and his team at Florida Southern Roofing want to help those “Heroes”. Jim Sleter’s story is like many others in our community, on a fixed income and in need of a new roof. In addition to their new roof, Matt Ryan repaired a large area on their ceiling where they had previous damage due to a previous roof leak. And Chris, Junior, Gilberto and Jacob sanded and repainted their rod iron patio furniture.

          

Thank you, VFW Post 12055, for nominating Jim and Jackie Sleter.

On a personal note, Dave Daily, Graham Ellis, Jim & Jackie

With Elsa passing by and hurricane season in full swing, has it made you think? When was the last time you had your roof inspected and maintained? Your roof is your most prized possession as this is what keeps you, your family, your friends, and neighbors safe. Being in the roofing industry since 1999, I had my roof inspected and maintenance done before hurricane season, and I’m so glad I did, I have peace of mind.

Any type and any age roof need’s special care. The roof is simply the MOST IMPORTANT part of a home…period! 

That is why the National Roofing Contractors Association suggests having your roof inspected at least twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall. A thorough roof inspection performed by a professional roofing contractor, will help catch any problems before they turn ugly. Furthermore, if you have a manufacturer’s warranty on your roof, be sure to look at the warranty guidelines, as most manufacturer’s roof warranties require annual maintenance and documentation to maintain their warranty.

Here are a few ways that you and your maintenance team can help with the longevity of your roof between these professional inspections.

Living in Southern Florida has advantages, including relatively warm winters, plenty of sunshine, and beautiful beaches. With those benefits also come some drawbacks, though, like intense heat and UV rays, as well as tropical storms. 

Everyone who lives in Florida knows the exterior of homes and businesses can really take a beating, particularly roofs. That’s why it can be helpful for any business owner or homeowner to be informed about roof inspections. 

However, doing a roof inspection yourself is never a good idea. Not only is it potentially dangerous, but it’s also challenging for the untrained eye to know what to look for. 

Rather than taking a risk, leave your next roof inspection to the professionals at Florida Southern Roofing. With extensive experience and great customer service, we will provide a full roof inspection you can depend on.

How to Know When You Need a Roof Inspection

Getting a roof annual roof inspection is ideal, (if you’d like to protect your roof!). If annual inspections are not being performed we recommend inspections at least at the following. 

At Florida Southern Roofing, we believe four instances warrant a roof inspection, as we’ll explain below. 

Buying a New Home or Commercial Building

Whether it be strong wind or fallen debris, there are so many ways that your roof can sustain damage. While you may overlook it initially, damage to the roof is a serious issue. When left unresolved, roofing damage can lead to larger problems and put the remainder of your home’s stability in jeopardy.

With fall quickly approaching, it’s important to be aware of all the ways your roof can incur damage this season. The last thing you want is to leave any damage unnoticed. If you don’t call for roof repair as soon as you notice issues, that damage can spread and affect other areas of your roof or home. Learn more about ten common ways a roof can sustain damage in the fall and find some tell-tale signs to look for.

10 Potential Causes of Roof Damage

If you’re concerned about your roof sustaining any damage this fall, you’re not alone. Most homeowners worry they can’t (or don’t know how to) protect their roofs against weather events and other roofing threats. 

Well, we’re here to tell you that you can! Below are ten circumstances or weather-related issues that can result in damage to your roof:

1. Clogged or Backed-Up

The Sabal Harbour Key HOA Board of Directors wanted to show their appreciation to the Florida Southern Roofing Roof Patrol crew led by Willie for all their hard work over the past 4 years in which they completed 22 roofs at Sabal Key & the Clubhouse Roof at Sabal Harbour in Bradenton!

We're proud to announce that Florida Southern Roofing has just been awarded the prestigious FLCAJ 2021 Readers' Choice Gold Award for our commitment to the Community Associations we serve and our "exemplary level of proficiency, reliability, fairness, and integrity."

We're proud to announce that Florida Southern Roofing has just received GAF's prestigious 3-star (their highest level) President’s Club Award in recognition of our Performance, Reliability & Service!

Thanks to everyone who helped make Florida Southern Roofing the Florida Community Association Journal's Readers Choice for Roofing Contractors!!!

Stay safe and don't forget that we're here with No Contact appointments if you have any roofing issues during this pandemic.