Regency North Island Dune
Full Roof Replacement Engineering & Oversight
Regency North Island Dune is a 68-unit condominium community in Jensen Beach, Florida. The association engaged our firm after a newly installed roofing system failed prematurely — creating significant water intrusion, inadequate drainage, and non-compliance concerns with Florida Building Code wind provisions.
We were retained to evaluate the failed installation, prepare comprehensive replacement specifications, manage the competitive bid process, design positive drainage and tapered insulation slope plans, and perform phased construction inspections through final certification.
Challenges We Addressed
- Pre-existing roof system had failed after recent installation — improper slope, ponding water, and inadequate wind uplift resistance
- Association needed a complete engineering-led rebid process to avoid repeating contractor errors
- Tapered insulation and positive drainage design required careful slope calculations across multiple roof planes
- Florida Building Code wind provisions required engineering review and certified inspection at each phase
Project Details
Work in Progress & Completed Photos
Documented throughout each phase of construction inspection — from tearoff through final certification.
Scope of Work
Our involvement spanned the full project lifecycle — from failure investigation through final sealed certification.
Failure Investigation & Assessment
Evaluated the failed newly-installed roofing system. Documented deficiencies including inadequate slope, ponding water locations, wind uplift non-compliance, and membrane installation errors.
Replacement Specifications
Prepared comprehensive engineering specifications for the full roof replacement system, including membrane type, insulation requirements, fastening patterns, edge details, and Florida Building Code wind provisions.
Contractor Bid Management
Distributed specifications to qualified roofing contractors, reviewed submitted bids, evaluated qualifications, and provided the board with an engineering recommendation for contractor selection.
Drainage & Tapered Insulation Design
Designed positive drainage plans including tapered insulation slope configurations across multiple roof planes to eliminate ponding water and meet FBC drainage requirements.
Phased Construction Inspections
Performed on-site inspections at each critical construction phase — substrate prep, insulation installation, membrane application, and flashing/edge work — documenting compliance at each stage.
Final Certification & PE Seal
Issued a sealed engineering certification upon project completion confirming the roof system was installed in accordance with approved specifications and Florida Building Code wind provisions.
From Failed Installation to Code-Compliant System
The failed roof system presented multiple deficiencies that required complete removal and replacement under engineering oversight.
Before
- Roof system installed improperly — inadequate slope causing ponding water
- Wind uplift resistance non-compliant with Florida Building Code
- Membrane defects and improper flashing at roof edges and penetrations
- No engineering oversight during original installation
- Active water intrusion into residential units below
After
- Fully engineered roof replacement with tapered insulation and positive drainage
- Florida Building Code wind uplift provisions met and PE-certified
- All flashings, edge details, and penetrations engineer-specified and inspected
- Phased construction inspections at every critical stage
- Sealed engineering certification issued at project completion
Results Delivered
The association received a fully engineered, Florida Building Code-compliant roof replacement — backed by phased inspection documentation and a PE-sealed certification. The project resolved all water intrusion issues and provided the board with engineering records suitable for insurance and reserve study purposes.
Our involvement from specification through final certification ensured the contractor was held accountable to proper installation standards at every stage — protecting the association from a repeat of the original failure.
Does Your Building Need Roof Engineering?
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