By Dean Jones, Jamaica Homes
Originally published December 28, 2016
Updated May 2026
Roofing is often one of the least discussed parts of residential construction until severe weather arrives.
Across Jamaica and much of the Caribbean, conversations around roofing standards, construction quality, hurricane resilience, and long-term maintenance have become increasingly important as homeowners face stronger storms, rising insurance concerns, and higher construction costs.
By 2016, the region was still reflecting on the impact of major Atlantic storms and the growing financial pressure associated with rebuilding damaged homes. In Jamaica, developers, contractors, and homeowners were paying closer attention to roof design, drainage, structural connections, wind uplift protection, and material durability as part of wider discussions about housing resilience and climate adaptation.
Domestic roof construction remains one of the most technically important aspe…
