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Sales Field Guide · South Florida

Roofing Product Guide

Warranties, wind ratings and the specs that close — for the shingle, tile and metal systems we install.

01

Asphalt Shingle

Best value per square. Fastest install. All three carry a limited lifetime warranty on single-family homes — the differences are in wind coverage and impact.

GAF
Timberline HDZ
FLORIDAAPPR.HIGH WIND
130MPH
With special install (110 mph base)*
WarrantyLifetime ltd · 10-yr non-prorated
Wind upgradeWindProven™ no-limit available*
Algae25-yr StainGuard Plus™
FireClass A
Lifespan~25–30 yrs
Why it sells

The #1-selling architectural shingle in North America. Covered to 130 mph with special installation, and the WindProven™ warranty can be upgraded to no maximum wind speed with 4 qualifying GAF accessories — a strong close in hurricane country. StrikeZone® nailing means fewer install errors.

Underlayment pairingPolyglass Polystick IRXeSelf-adhered SBS membrane
Owens Corning
TruDefinition Duration
FLORIDAAPPR.HIGH WIND
130MPH
With 6-nail + OC starter (110 base)
WarrantyLifetime ltd · 10-yr non-prorated
SystemUp to 50-yr mat'l / 25-yr labor**
TechSureNail® triple-layer strip
FireClass A
Lifespan~30–35 yrs
Why it sells

The most widely installed architectural shingle in the U.S. SureNail®'s reinforced nailing strip grips ~25% better and is forgiving on placement. With a Platinum Preferred install, the system warranty steps up to 50-yr material / 25-yr workmanship.

Underlayment pairingPolyglass Polystick IRXeSelf-adhered SBS membrane
TAMKO
Titan XT
FLORIDAAPPR.HIGH WIND
160MPH
15-yr high-wind warranty*
WarrantyLifetime ltd · 10-yr Full Start®
ImpactClass 3 (UL 2218) standard
Algae10-yr cleaning ltd
FireClass A
Lifespan~30 yrs
Why it sells

Highest wind warranty of the three — 160 mph — plus Class 3 impact built in at the base price (can earn insurance discounts). AnchorLock™ reinforcement and Advanced Fusion™ sealant. Strong value play against the bigger names.

Underlayment pairingPolyglass Polystick IRXeSelf-adhered SBS membrane
02

Concrete & Clay Tile

The lifetime play. Outlasts shingle 2–3×, Class A fire, and the look homeowners want in Florida. Heavier — confirm structure. Underlayment is the wear item, not the tile.

Eagle Roofing Products
Concrete Tile
FLORIDAMADEFBC
180MPH
Tested wind resistance
WarrantyLifetime transferable*
Labor25-yr on verified defects
FireClass A
HailFM 4473 (to Class 4 on flat)
Lifespan50–75 yrs / life of structure
Why it sells

Made in Florida — shorter lead times and lower freight than imports. 140+ colors, the largest in the category. Lifetime transferable warranty is a resale selling point. Register within 2 years to keep full coverage.

Underlayment pairingPolyglass Polystick TU Plusor Royal Tile Seal
Westlake Royal (US Tile / Newpoint)
Clay & Concrete Tile
CAT 5WINDASSEMBLY
Cat 5
Hurricane assemblies, fastened to spec
Clay (US Tile)50-yr ltd product
Concrete (Newpoint)Lifetime non-prorated, transf.
FireClass A
HailClass 3–4 on select tiles
Lifespan50+ yrs
Why it sells

Formerly Boral — a known name. Real clay (US Tile) is color-through, so it never fades, the premium upsell over concrete. Newpoint concrete carries a fully transferable lifetime warranty. Cat-5 rated assemblies when fastened to spec.

Underlayment pairingRoyal Tile Sealor Polyglass Polystick TU Plus
03

Standing Seam Metal

Premium tier. 40–70 yr lifespan, energy-saving cool finishes, and the coastal/HVHZ approvals that matter on the water. Warranty here is mostly on the finish, not the panel.

Metal Alliance
Galvalume & Coastalume
MIAMI-DADENOAHVHZ
HVHZ
Miami-Dade NOA · FL Product Approval
WarrantyUp to 50 yr (via Roofing Warranty)
CoastalCoastalume 50-yr to 300' of surf
MetalsGalvalume · MagnaGuard® · alum · copper
Colors60+ finishes
Lifespan40–60 yrs
Why it sells

Built for the coast: Coastalume carries a 50-yr warranty even within 300 ft of breaking surf — gold for waterfront homes. Miami-Dade HVHZ and Florida approvals across 21 panel systems clears permitting fast.

Underlayment pairingPolyglass Polystick XFRor Owens Corning Titanium PR
Englert
Standing Seam Systems
KYNAR 50035-40YR FINISH
HVHZ
Miami-Dade NOA · FL Product Approval
Finish35–40 yr Kynar 500® PVDF
Base metalGalvalume® & aluminum · 25-yr
UpliftUL 580 classified · HVHZ
Weathertight5 / 10 / 15 / 20-yr terms
EnergyULTRA-Cool™ · Energy Star / LEED
Lifespan40–70 yrs
Why it sells

Premium standing seam, HVHZ-approved, with one of the longest finish warranties going — 35–40 yr Kynar 500® against fade, chalk and peel. Offered in Galvalume® and aluminum — aluminum is the pick for salt-air coastal homes. On-site roll-forming cuts shipping damage.

Underlayment pairingOwens Corning Titanium PRor Polyglass Polystick XFR
04

Anatomy of a Florida Roof

Use this to walk a homeowner through what's actually under their shingles — and why every layer matters in our climate.

Roof & Eave Anatomy diagram: shingle, underlayment, plywood decking, fascia, soffit
Republic Windows, Doors & Roofing — Roof & Eave Anatomy