Hello World! Welcome Friends! With hurricane season taking place every year, it’s important that you know how to stormproof your home so that you don’t run the risk of broken windows, flooded interiors, and a roof that’s caved in. To protect your investment, here are 8 important ways to stormproof your roof and keep it in good shape.
1. Go Over Your Insurance Policy
Always be sure to check over your insurance policy to ensure that you’re covered when it comes to storms damaging your home. If you’re having trouble understanding your policy, you may want to consult a hurricane insurance lawyer to ensure you’re protected.
Repairs will be expensive, and if you can get a quality roofing service like Primo-Roofing to do the job for you, then you’ll benefit from the insurance company paying for a portion of the repairs.
2. Clean Your Gutters
If your gutters are chock-full of debris, then the heavy rain is only going to make the situation worse and not only leave you with heavy puddles on your roof but there’s also the risk of your gutters being ripped off from the weight of the trapped water, which can cause further damage to your roof.
3. Have Your Trees Trimmed
Take a stroll around your yard and look for any loose debris sitting on the ground. Be sure to get rid of these, and one strong gust of wind could send that chunk of debris flying toward your windows. It’s also a good idea to check over your trees, remove any dead limbs, and trim back anything that’s hanging over your roof.
4. Schedule An Inspection
Prevention is the best way to keep your roof in good condition. Having it examined by a professional will lead to those repairs being taken care of before a big storm hits and makes everything worse.
5. Keep Up With Maintenance
Regular maintenance on your roof will keep it in good condition so that there’s less need for drastic repairs later down the road. Hire a professional to examine your roof at least once a year.
6. Check Out the Attic
Reinforcement of your roof comes from the inside, so check your attic to see if there are any fragile spots that you won’t notice from the outside of your roof. Look for water stains or mold and have these spots repaired immediately before they’re made worse by the hurricane.
7. Check For Loose Shingles
Start checking your roof if you hear that there is a storm approaching. Finding loose shingles could spell the difference between an intact roof and one that caves in. Once you find these problem areas, replace the shingles as efficiently and as well as possible to prevent your roof from being swept away.
8. Have Hurricane Straps Installed
Hurricane straps and gables are installed onto your roof to provide it with that extra protection that you need to keep it in one place. Winds can get pretty strong and you need everything you can get your hands on. Insurance companies are more likely to give you an extra discount on your premiums if you have them in place.
Create a hurricane-proof roof with this 8-step plan to ensure that it’s kept sound and won’t force you to go broke if you do end up having to pay for repairs. If you’re eager to get on the right track to storm-proofing your roof, be sure to give your local roofing professionals a call.
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