Overhead view of a shingled roof by Nine Square Roofing in Greater Orlando, FL area.

You Have Questions – Nine Square Has The Answers

Discover solutions below to our most frequently asked questions!

As you begin the process of searching for a suitable service that Nine Square has to offer, it is natural to have many questions. It is our job to take the stress out of this stage by being transparent, honest and available to answer any questions you may have.

Typically, a minimum of six nails is required to fasten each full shingle.

Depending on the dimensions of your roof and the roofing system you would like on your roof, this cost varies. We recommend Homewyse.com as an excellent resource to estimate a reasonable price. We also offer financing options through Service Financing Company, LLC.

A system warranty refers to the installation of multiple roof components from the same manufacturer. Manufacturers offer extended warranties for using several components because they are specifically designed to work together and maximize the lifespan of any product when installed correctly.

After a roof replacement, you should receive two warranties, one from the manufacturer and one from the contractor. The warranty from the manufacturer covers the materials used. The warranty from the contractor is for the installation of those materials.

Storm damage is almost always unexpected in the state of Florida and can leave your home uninhabitable. If your roof suffers damage, water can penetrate. Any water inside your home can ruin the floor, walls, furnishings, and other contents. Moisture wreaks havoc in a matter of hours in some cases.

  • Missing or cracked shingles
  • Curling shingles
  • Granule loss
  • Debris on your roof
  • Leaks, stains, and other signs of water
  • Clogged or broken gutters

The average asphalt shingle roof in Florida has a lifespan of 15-18 years based on roof installation and maintenance.

The average concrete tile roof in Florida has a lifespan of 25 – 30 years based on roof -installation and maintenance.

An asphalt shingle roof typically takes 2 – 4 days to replace depending on size whereas a concrete tile roof can take around 10 – 14 days for the entire roof replacement process.

The main variables involved in the lifespan of a roofing system are materials (shingle or tile, for example), age, climate, and installation, which is the most important.  If the best materials are used but not installed properly, a roofing system will likely fail well before it should.

All roof estimates and inspections are free!

All homeowners need to be present for an estimate appointment. We require this to make sure everyone is on the same page and all of your questions will be answered.

Yes we do, but only if they already have a closing scheduled. The appointment must be scheduled after the closing date.

Yes, we offer financing. Our financing application is available on our website:

NineSquareRoofing.com. We also accept all major credit cards.

Yes! We offer all services in English, Spanish and over 200 more languages!

Unfortunately, currently, we do not service manufactured homes.

Yes, but the roof must be evaluated first to see if a repair is a good idea. Sometimes a roof actually needs to be replaced, not just repaired. Call us to schedule your free estimate and we’ll come take a look to help you evaluate your options!

We specialize in shingle roofs, tile roofs, and residential low-slope roofs.

Our sales rep will come onsite, discuss the project with the homeowner in greater detail, conduct a roof inspection, put together an estimate, and lastly, review the estimate with the homeowner.

Yes, we have a referral program. We offer a $250 gift card for every completed job. There are not limits on the number of referrals. Check out the referral program here

Roofing Vocabulary:

Attic Ventilation: Typically a two-part system that consists of intake ventilation and exhaust ventilation. Intake vents are usually found on your soffits (under the eaves of your roof), and exhaust vents are typically found on top of your roof (either along your ridges or offset from your ridges).

* Florida Building Code requires a minimum 150:1 ratio of ventilation area to the attic area. The ventilation area is split between your intake and exhaust vents. A properly ventilated attic not only meets Florida Building Code, but it can reduce the load on your home cooling system and extend the lifespan of your roof.

Drip Edge Flashings: An integral part of your roofing systems that helps divert water from running down your fascia. Florida Building Code requires that new drip edge flashings are installed whenever you have your roof replaced.

Exhaust Flashings (or gooseneck vents): Exhaust flashings are roof flashings used to cover bathroom and kitchen extractor exhaust ducts.

Fascias (architectural): As a character of the roof eave, fascias are finishing details that connect gutter attachments, rafters and trusses.

Hip & Ridge Shingles: The shingles that cover your hips and ridges.

Ice & Water Underlayment: A self-adhered secondary water barrier typically used to provide additional protection in the valleys of your roof. Ice & Water underlayment can be used around roof penetration, along your roof’s eaves and gables, or cover all of your roof’s sheathing.

Pipe Flashings (or boots): Roof flashings used to cover sewer exhaust pipes.

Pitch (or slope): A measure of the steepness of a roof. It is measured in the rise over a 12-inch run. The typical roof slope in Central Florida is 6:12.

Roof Eaves: Where the roof overhangs the exterior walls of the building. The soffit and fascia, a vertical facing board, make up the eave.

Roof Gables (or rakes): When two sloped angles meet they connect at the ridge. The front facing fall connecting the two slopes is the gable. The rakes connect at the roof eaves to give the structure a finishing look.

Roof Hips: Unlike a gable roof, a hip roof slopes all facets down to the walls so there are no gables.

Roof Ridges: The peaks at which the two sloping facets meet.

Roof Valleys: The intersection of two slopes inward. This area can cause water collection and should be designed to allow that water to flow off the roof.

Sheathing (or decking): The layer under which the roofing system is attached to. This layer is typically made of plywood or OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

Square: A unit of measurement used to represent 100 square feet.

Starter Shingles: The first course of shingles required to start the process of installing shingles up your roof. Starter shingles are installed at the eave of your roof to help prevent shingle blow-off during high winds. They are typically required to be installed along your eaves and gables (or rakes) to provide your home with maximum wind performance.

Underlayment: A secondary water barrier that acts as both temporary waterproofing for your roof before your primary roofing system (shingles or tiles) is installed and then as a backup waterproofing system after your primary roofing system is installed.

Wall Flashings: Formed sheet metal used to prevent water intrusion along the exterior walls of a building. For newly constructed buildings, wall flashings are typically covered by exterior siding and/or stucco. For existing buildings, the best approach is to use a two-part flashing system that includes a counter flashing with sealant.

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