5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR ROOF HURRICANE READY?

If you detect any problems with your roof early enough, you can prevent it from becoming a more costly repair later on. The best time to do a check of your roof's integrity and have repairs completed, is before your hurricane season even starts.

In this article, let’s take a look at how to spot the signs and tackle the task of undertaking proper DIY roof maintenance.

Here is a list of things you should do:

1. CHECK FOR LEAKS

Detecting leaks early enough can prevent extensive or expensive damage to your roof, your house, and even the foundation. Sometimes the early signs of leaks can be so hard to spot - the most common signs of leaks are:

• Musty odours in certain rooms
• Water stains on the ceiling
• Spots on exterior walls
• Bulging patches on interior walls
• Cracked ceiling or wall paint

Also inspect the interior of your ceiling. Check the wood for signs of mold and wood-eating insects like termites.

2. INSPECT YOUR ROOF

Inspect the exterior of your house and look for loose, broken, curling or missing shingles. This can instantly detract from the curb appeal of your house, as well as leave parts of your roof structure dangerously exposed to the elements.

Inspect the flashing all along the edge of the roof. Treat any of these damaged areas with corrosion-resistant paint.

3. CHECK YOUR GUTTERS

The first easy sign of a fix is if your gutters are loose, even in the slightest. Fasten them where necessary to ensure they don’t pull at the roof and cause any damage or over time or during heavy weather.

Next, check all along the gutters for leaks and clogs. These are the two most common problems gutters face, making them heavy and causing them to pull on the roof. Clogged gutters can also cause water to leak behind your fascia boards or into the internal structure of the roof.

4. TRIM THE TREES

Buildings can be destroyed and cars thrown, by the strong winds of a hurricane. You shouldn't trust any of those tree branches hanging dangerously over your building, should you?

Take a walk around right before hurricane season on the months of May or June. Identify oversized trees and dangerous dead and broken branches around your building. They can land on your building by easily being blown off by the storm's strong winds.

5. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH INSURANCE 

Be steps ahead of your neighbours and competitors if you have all of your documents ready.

Protecting people is the most important when hurricane season arrives. With a smart preparation plan that has been well thought out and implemented, you will have no reason to worry or think twice about your roof being damaged by a hurricane.

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