When it comes to ensuring the safety and longevity of your home's roof, several components play critical roles. Among these, roof straps, also known as hurricane ties or hurricane straps, are often overlooked but incredibly important. In this blog post, we'll delve into what roof...
Here at Universal Roofing & Contracting there is a question we’ve heard more than a few times; “Do I still need to fix my roof if it only leaks every once in a while?” The short answer? Yes. Yes, a roof that only leaks sometimes should...
Hail storms? Well, they're only getting worse — and more frequent. "NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Annual Severe Weather Report Summary reported 4,436 hail events in 2022 compared to 3,762 in 2021," as reported by the Insurance Information Institute (III); Consequently, it's important to protect...
Are you experiencing missing shingles on your roof? Have you noticed some water seeping through in the rooms below? Then it's essential to call for professional help as soon as you notice any damage to your roof. After all, no matter how small the issue is,...
Once the end of the year rolls around, you just might have home improvements at the front of your mind. After all, with a new year comes new opportunities to refresh your home, so it’s natural to begin contemplating the ins and outs of all...
We know that roofs can cost you a pretty penny. So when a newly-installed roof begins to leak, you’re likely to feel anything ranging from dismay and denial to outright anger. But… is it actually leaking? And, if so, why? We have answers and more below: Looking for...
On September 23, 2022, Hurricane Ian formed out in the Atlantic Ocean. In less than a week, it swept in to wreak havoc on Florida’s west coast. That being said, even Floridian residents living in Central and Northeast Florida found themselves battered by hurricane-force winds and...
No matter the season, rain will always make its presence known in the state of Florida. And while this isn’t a problem unto itself, necessarily, it does become a costly challenge if you notice your roof has a leak. After all, your roof won’t be the...
When you look up, what do you see? More specifically, when you stop to raise your gaze to your roof, how does it look? And if you’re not sure how to respond, you’re not alone. Many homeowners have difficulty determining the current state of their roof,...
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...
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