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Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Choose CertainTeed Construction
We provide independent Fort Lauderdale Certainteed service, specializing in Landmark and Presidential Shake roofing, Cedar Impressions siding, and FlintBoard insulation. Most of our CertainTeed work comes from salt-air corrosion, hurricane wind damage, and the humidity that accelerates wear on any exterior product. We’re not authorized by CertainTeed and we’ll be upfront about that. What we are is a Fort Lauderdale contractor that installs and repairs their products every week, with a written price before any work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on the finished job. Call (754) 354-3720 for a free estimate.
Why Trust Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale for Your CertainTeed Construction?
CertainTeed products are only as good as the crew putting them on. We’ve seen Landmark shingles fail early because someone nailed them in the wrong part of the nail strip, and we’ve pulled off Presidential Shake tabs that curled because the roofer skipped the starter course. Isaac Pruett, our owner, has spent the better part of two decades running remodeling and roofing projects across South Florida, including years in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Rio Vista and CertainTeed Construction in Davie, FL. He teaches every crew member to read the manufacturer’s install spec before the first bundle comes off the truck. That gets you a roof that stays put through a Category 2 storm, not one that looks fine from the street and leaks at the first wind-driven rain.
The Threshold Standard applies to every visit. Before a technician arrives, you get their name and photo. At the door, they show a photo ID badge and wear a clean marked uniform. You know exactly who is walking onto your property. And because every project gets a written price before any work starts, you’ll never get a call halfway through telling you the job suddenly costs more.
Styles & brands we work with
Common CertainTeed Construction Problems We Fix in Fort Lauderdale
These are the issues we see most on CertainTeed products in Fort Lauderdale, and the reasons behind them.
- Landmark Series shingles losing granules after wind-driven rain. Landmark is CertainTeed’s architectural asphalt shingle, and in Fort Lauderdale the failure mode we see most is granule loss on the windward slopes. Hurricane season pushes rain sideways, and after two or three seasons, the mineral granules start washing off. The shingle still sheds water for a while, but the UV protection is gone and the mat degrades fast. If you’re seeing granules in the gutters, that’s the first sign.
- Presidential Shake tabs curling from solar gain and humidity. Presidential Shake is a luxury laminated shingle that mimics hand-split wood cedar. The trade-off in South Florida is that the thick tabs absorb serious heat. When the attic ventilation is under-spec, that heat pairs with 70 percent humidity and the tabs start to lift and curl. Curled tabs catch wind, and once they lift, the underlayment is exposed to every afternoon thunderstorm.
- Cedar Impressions siding panels warping due to improper gapping. Cedar Impressions is a polymer siding line designed to look like real cedar boards. The install spec calls for specific expansion gaps at panel ends, and when a crew butts the panels tight, the hot Fort Lauderdale sun makes the polymer expand and warp. The panel doesn’t fail. The installation did. We pull and reset panels with the correct gapping and proper flashing at the horizontal seams.
- FlintBoard insulation absorbing moisture after storm-driven leaks. FlintBoard is CertainTeed’s polyiso insulation board, common on Fort Lauderdale flat roofs and low-slope commercial buildings. Polyiso is a closed-cell product, but when a roof membrane tears during a storm and water gets trapped against the board, the facers wick moisture and the R-value drops. By the time the leak shows on the ceiling, the insulation usually needs to come out in that section.
- Storm damage east of US-1 requiring impact-rated replacement. After any significant storm, we get a surge of calls from Victoria Park, Rio Vista, and Colee Hammock. Older homes built before modern hurricane codes lose shingles and underlayment fast. Some of those roofs were installed with three-tab shingles that don’t meet the current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. Replacement means Landmark architectural shingles with a fortified nailing pattern, and in most cases a full synthetic underlayment.
CertainTeed Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
For full roof replacements we source genuine CertainTeed components, matching the shingle line to what the manufacturer specifies for that application. For flashing, ridge vents, and underlayment, we sometimes use premium aftermarket products when they outperform the OEM in coastal conditions. Salt air eats standard galvanized flashing faster than most homeowners expect, so we spec stainless steel or aluminum flashing on Fort Lauderdale coastal jobs even when the CertainTeed system doesn’t require it.
The repair-vs-replace call comes down to roof age and exposure. If a roof is beyond 75 percent of its expected service life, piecemeal repairs stop making financial sense. You’d be paying to patch a roof you’ll replace in two years anyway. We tell you that plainly. For newer roofs, a targeted repair with matching shingles and proper underlayment makes good sense and buys you years. Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll tell you which side of that line your roof is on.
Our CertainTeed Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis. We inspect the roof, the flashing points, the attic ventilation, and whatever else is relevant to the symptom. For CertainTeed roof failures in Fort Lauderdale, we check the nailing pattern against the manufacturer spec for the wind zone. That matters more than most homeowners know.
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Written price and repair plan. Before any work starts, you get a written line-item quote. It covers materials, labor, disposal, and any permits that apply. No verbal estimate, no surprise invoice at the end.
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Repair or installation. We use the right CertainTeed product for the application, the right underlayment, and the right fastening schedule for Fort Lauderdale’s wind-load requirements. If we find hidden damage behind the drywall or under the shingles, we tell you what we found, what it takes to fix it, and what it will cost – before we touch a thing.
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Testing. For roof work, we water-test the repaired area and inspect the flashing. For siding, we check panel fastening and expansion gaps. We want to find the problem before the next storm does.
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Warranty in writing. Every completed project gets a written guarantee with stated terms: what’s covered, what’s excluded, and for how long, 365 days from the completion date. If a repair or installation fails within that year, we come back at no charge.
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Our crews work with the CertainTeed lines that matter in South Florida, including Certainteed service in Pompano Beach and surrounding areas. Landmark Series architectural shingles are our go-to for most Fort Lauderdale roof replacements because they carry good wind ratings and hold up under the sun. Presidential Shake is the call for homeowners who want the wood-shake look without the maintenance and termite risk. Cedar Impressions polymer siding shows up on the older Fort Lauderdale homes with exterior updates, and FlintBoard insulation is common on the low-slope roofs we see along the intracoastal. We keep Landmark shingles, starter courses, ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment stocked locally so we’re not waiting on a distributor when a roof needs attention.
We Also Service These Brands
CertainTeed is one part of what we do as a General Contractor. If your Fort Lauderdale project also touches the kitchen or bath, we work with KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone surfaces, and Kohler fixtures. One contractor, one written price, and one warranty covering the work, no matter which brand the material carries.
FAQs – CertainTeed Construction Service in Fort Lauderdale
CertainTeed has credentialed contractor programs, but Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale is an independent provider and not authorized by CertainTeed. What matters for your warranty is that the installation follows CertainTeed’s published specs for the South Florida wind zone. Our crews read those specs before every job and install to them. If you’re checking a contractor’s credentials, ask for proof of experience with Landmark specifically, not just “roofing.” Call (754) 354-3720 and we’ll walk you through what to look for.
That depends on how many tabs are curled and whether the underlayment is still intact. A few lifted tabs on one slope can be repaired. If curling is widespread, the tabs have been catching wind and the underlayment underneath has likely been exposed to moisture. In Fort Lauderdale, a Presidential Shake roof with curling across more than a third of the surface is usually a replacement candidate. We’ll inspect the decking and underlayment before we give you a recommendation, and the quote is free. Call (754) 354-3720.
Yes, if the siding is a current production color and profile. Cedar Impressions has been updated over the years, and some discontinued colors and panel profiles are harder to match perfectly. We can also source close-match current panels and blend them with an intentional transition detail if an exact match isn’t available. We’ll show you samples before we install anything.
Wind-lifted shingle tabs on the windward slopes, usually on roofs east of US-1 where older homes were built before modern hurricane codes. Landmark shingles installed with the wrong nailing pattern lose tabs first. The fix is re-securing the tabs with the proper fastening schedule or replacing damaged shingles if the seal strip is gone. If the underlayment was damaged, we replace it in sections. Call (754) 354-3720 for a post-storm inspection, and don’t wait. The next storm finds the weak spot before you do.
Usually yes for the affected section. Once water saturates the facers on FlintBoard, the R-value drops and the board doesn’t dry out reliably in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity. We remove and replace the wet section, then repair the membrane above it. Leaving wet polyiso in place is a mold and rot invitation.
Here’s what we see in the current Fort Lauderdale market:
| Service | Price Range |
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| Roof Replacement (Landmark architectural shingles) | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof Repair (wind-lifted shingle tabs) | $400 – $1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation (standing seam) | $15,000 – $40,000 |
Your exact price depends on roof size, pitch, access, and the condition of the decking underneath. Fort Lauderdale coastal properties with limited staging or high-rise constraints can run higher. We put every price in writing before any work starts. Call (754) 354-3720 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Book Your CertainTeed Service in Fort Lauderdale, FL
If your CertainTeed roof, siding, or insulation needs attention, call (754) 354-3720. We’ll set up an inspection, give you a written price, and tell you exactly who is coming to your Fort Lauderdale home before they arrive. Free estimates, written guarantees, and a live person on the phone any hour of any day.
Written by Isaac Pruett, Owner at Mason Remodeling Co Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2004.
