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The most common Florida residential roof — architectural shingles rated for 130+ mph winds, installed by our in-house licensed crew, with manufacturer warranties up to 50 years.
Architectural asphalt shingles offer the best balance of cost, durability, and hurricane performance for South Florida residential homes.
Not all asphalt shingles are equal. Bona Fide Roofing installs only architectural (dimensional) shingles rated for Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade County's high-velocity hurricane zone. Three-tab shingles are no longer accepted under Florida Building Code for most installations — and they should not be. We use Class 4 impact-resistant shingles from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed, rated for 130 mph winds minimum.
Every installation includes peel-and-stick self-adhering underlayment over the full deck, code-required ring-shank nails at 6-inch spacing, sealed penetrations, and all flashing replaced to current FBC standards. This is the installation that passes Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade County inspection the first time.
Asphalt shingles are the right call for most Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade County homeowners weighing cost, insurance savings, and a clean finished look. Compared to tile, they are lighter on the structure, faster to install, and significantly less expensive upfront. Compared to metal, they are more affordable and easier to match HOA color requirements.
Where shingles shine specifically in South Florida: they are available in light-reflective "cool roof" colors that reduce attic heat gain and lower cooling costs. Impact-resistant shingles often qualify for Class 4 insurance discounts on top of your standard wind mitigation credit — sometimes stacking to $1,500+ per year in premium savings.
Most asphalt shingle roof replacements in Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade County run $9,000 to $18,000 for a typical 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft home, depending on pitch, layers to remove, decking condition, and shingle grade. Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles cost slightly more upfront but often pay back the difference in insurance savings within 2 to 3 years. We provide itemized written estimates so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Quality architectural shingles installed correctly in South Florida typically last 20 to 30 years. Florida heat and UV exposure age shingles faster than cooler climates — a 30-year-rated shingle in Minnesota may be a 20-to-25-year shingle here. Proper attic ventilation, a quality underlayment, and correct nailing pattern significantly extend service life. We install every roof with this in mind.
Yes. A new architectural shingle roof installed to Florida Building Code and backed by a wind mitigation report is accepted by all major Florida insurers. Many homeowners see annual premium reductions of $500 to $1,500 after a new, properly documented shingle installation. We provide the wind mitigation report your insurer requires at no additional charge.
Many Broward, Palm Beach & Miami-Dade County HOAs allow architectural shingles, particularly in newer subdivisions and communities with non-Mediterranean architectural guidelines. Before the job starts, we verify your HOA requirements and can source approved shingle colors and profiles. Some communities require specific dimensional profiles or color families — we have worked with dozens of Broward HOAs and know how to get approval the first time.
Three-tab shingles are a flat, single-layer product rated for lower wind speeds that are no longer installed to Florida Building Code standards in most residential applications. Architectural (dimensional) shingles are multi-layer, heavier, and rated for significantly higher wind speeds — starting at 110 mph and up to 130+ mph for impact-rated products. Bona Fide Roofing only installs architectural shingles.
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