If you or someone you know is buying a home in Florida, chances are you’ve heard about the Hometown Heroes program. It gets tossed around a lot — and while it can be a fantastic tool for some, there’s another side to it that doesn’t always make its way into the conversation.

Nails, Not Staples: What We Learned From a Recent Roof Install in Sebastian.

If you’ve ever wondered how the little details in home inspections and insurance reports can make a big difference for your home, here’s a story from our recent experience that might surprise you.

A few days ago, Eric completed a roof installation for a client approved under the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program. During the project, they noticed something unusual: the roof deck attachment used staples instead of nails. 😲

Now, staples on a roof deck aren’t unheard of—but here’s the kicker: the required Wind Mitigation Report submitted as part of the MSFH program stated that the decking was attached with 8d nails spaced 6 inches apart (also known as Box C on the wind mitigation form). In reality, based on what we found, it should have been listed as Box A.

So why does this matter?