As a Florida homeowner, you’re probably no stranger to hurricane season. And if you’ve lived in the sunshine state for a while, you know how important it is to prepare your home for any kind of tropical weather. After all, “Much of the property damage associated...
While the 2022 hurricane season is finally winding down, it’s never too early to begin preparing for next year. Perhaps you need to strengthen your existing roof. Or maybe you’re looking into how to repair the damage following recent tropical systems. In either case, there’s a...
In the summertime, those of us who live in Florida expect thunder and lightning. Winds that will whip around our homes. Spaghetti plots that keep us on our toes. And that’s only the beginning. But when such chaos doesn’t come as soon as we think, it...
The hurricane season may not have arrived in a bevy of blustery winds quite yet, but it is most certainly on the horizon. Thus, it’s time to start making hurricane preparation a priority. You may be wondering, however: When, exactly, do I need to start making...
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorm season in Florida spans approximately May through October — which is followed shortly by hurricane season merely one month later. In other words, Florida is battered by rain and high winds nearly all year round, with the spring...
Staying on top of roofing maintenance can be challenging enough as is, but when hurricane season comes into play, procrastination is simply no longer an option. After all, your roof is particularly vulnerable to heavy rainfall, brutal whips of wind, and airborne debris that is liable...
“Whether it’s a catastrophic hurricane or a powerful tropical depression, wind gusts, flying debris, and torrential downpours can cause significant damage to your home,” according to Owens Corning. “Roofs are especially vulnerable, due to their exposed location and large surface area.” Thus, for states prone to...
Will 2021 see the strengthening of 2020’s La Niña conditions, or will the waters return to a more neutral state of warmth? Such is the question many forecasters are currently scrutinizing as the residents of the Gulf States wonder, once again, how many named storms they’ll...
Nobody wants to undergo the inherent stress of having to repair a hurricane-damaged roof. Not only can repairs displace you, but the surrounding damage may pose a danger to the safety of you and your loved ones, making it a precarious situation to tackle in...
After a hurricane has damaged your roof, speed is of the essence. If there are holes or leaks, you’ll want to place buckets or pots beneath them to trap falling water. Also, remove any valuables from your attic (so long as it’s safe), cordon off any...
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