Author Archives: Benton Cox

About Benton Cox

I have been roofing in florida area since 1976. i have worked on all types of roofs. If you want experience and the know how to repair and fix your leaks , then give me a call. I am currently servicing - Ormond Beach ,Daytona Beach,Port Orange,DeLand,Debary,Deltona,Lake Helen,Sanford,Lake Mary,Longwood,Osteen,WinterPark,Apopka areas. Cassleberry,Apopka, 386-748-8858

Chimney Siding Replaced

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Low Slope Roof Leak – Repaired

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Beware of Handyman Work

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These are some of the many things we find that the “handyman” who “knows about roofing and how to do it” have left behind. Beware!!  Most of these cost you much more  $$  in the long run after you have had to pay them  $   (usually to do it wrong) and then for all the damage it causes $$   Then to have a real company take it apart  $  and do it right the second time $.  Wow – did we really save?

So be money $mart and hire a licensed company from the start    : -)

Hole In Roof – Repaired

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This was a bad leak. As we peeled the layers away the damage was exposed.So we removed all the bad wood and put in new pressure treated lumber and new plywood decking. And of course new underlayment, new drip metal and new shingles.

Repair to Leaking Valley

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This valley at the wall was leaking due to poor installation. The wood had rotted out under the wall. So we took it out and installed new plywood , underlayment and shingles. No issues with it since it was done in early 2014. Owner has referred us to several others with same problem.