10/19/2026
🏠Florida metal roof owners, heads up! Starting December 31, 2026, the new Florida Building Code requires metal hip and ridge caps to be tested for wind uplift (ANSI/MCA FTS-1).
Why? Ridge and hip flashing failures have caused major storm damage, sometimes in winds below what the roof was designed for. The peak is the most wind-exposed part of your roof, and once a cap peels back, water gets in fast.
Planning a metal roof? Make sure your contractor knows the new rules. At Epoch Roofing, we stay on top of code changes so you don't have to. 📞 (866) 606-4049
Read more on our blog: https://www.epochroofing.com/blog/florida-metal-hip-ridge-code-2027/