Port St. John sits in Brevard County, a coastal county, where typical homes are designed for roughly 140–150 mph winds. Storms affecting Brevard County: Frances (2004), Jeanne (2004), Irma (2017), Nicole (2022), Milton (2024). Coastal exposure calls for stainless fasteners and higher-rated products.
Design wind speeds for typical homes in Brevard County are roughly 140–150 mph under the Florida Building Code; the exact value depends on your site and is confirmed at permitting. Matata uses 150 mph rated shingles on Port St. John roofs.
Brevard County was affected by Frances (2004), Jeanne (2004), Irma (2017), Nicole (2022), Milton (2024). Coastal exposure calls for stainless fasteners and higher-rated products.
Standing-seam metal is the most wind-resistant option; high-wind architectural shingles from CertainTeed or GAF are the best value. Either way, deck re-nailing and a secondary water barrier matter most. Brevard County is a coastal county, so we use stainless or coated fasteners near the water.
Yes. Call (321) 444-5191. Most emergency tarps run $350–$650, and reasonable tarping is usually covered as mitigation on an insurance claim.
Usually. A permitted re-roof updates your roof date and typically improves deck attachment and secondary water resistance on your wind mitigation report. Send a new report to your agent after the job.
Matata pulls the permit with the Port St. John or Brevard County building department and schedules the final inspection.
Between November and May. Hurricane season runs June 1–November 30, and crews book up fast once a storm is named.
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