At specific times of the year, Florence, SC can
experience strong winds and storms, thus you will need a more durable and
stable roofing protection system. Despite having the highest quality of roof
and the best roof design, you still end up having repairs – and sometimes even
replacing your roof – after a major storm like we experienced with Hurricanes
Matthew, Charlie, and Hugo. To help reduce, if not completely eliminate,
repairs or roof problems you will have to face after storms and strong winds,
we have gathered these roofing protection ideas from industry experts and roofing
contractor:
Practical
Roof Protection Ideas
Work with a
highly skilled architect or roof expert
A Florence
roofing contractor will help you design a durable roof for your house,
depending on your location, the style of your house and in what wind direction
your house is facing. Working with licensed and certified architects will also
help you ensure that your roof follows the requirements of your insurance,
local codes and standards, and resistant to wind uplift and fires.
Pay more
attention to your roof’s edges and corners
Although they may seem more for decorative
purposes, the corners and edges of your roof actually help keep the entire
roofing system in place even when there is a strong wind. To ensure that your
roof’s edges and corners won’t fail you during a windstorm, make sure they have
continuous cleats, gravel stops, and copings.
Make sure
mechanical units are tightly secured
These mechanical units primarily include your air
conditioning unit and their screen covers, antennae, and satellite dishes. Most
often, damages to roof come from the mechanical units attached to it. If these
are too loose, they may pull your roof and cause damage to it. Make sure all
units and devices that you install to your house through your roof are tightly
secured. Use long screws if necessary.
Check your
roof for weak spots
Before the storm season or during a break in the
strong wind climate, have a professional like Florence
Roofing Experts inspect your roof for weak spots. These may be torn
flashings, loose perimeter accessories, and weak gravel stops and copings.
Should you find any, implement the necessary steps to secure these weak spots.
If you must, reinforce gravel stops and copings to be sure that you secure them
more tightly and that they won’t easily fall off.
Commit to
regular cleaning
Set a regular schedule of roof
cleaning. It is extremely important that you keep your roof free from
debris like dried leaves and fallen branches. If these accumulate on your roof,
especially on the drain, you will soon have leak and mold problems even if
there were no strong winds and/or storms.
Conduct regular
roof survey
It is important that you keep a journal of the
current condition of your roof before, after and during storms. A regular roof
inspection will help prevent problems in the future. This will actually
help your roofer implement the necessary and most appropriate fixes and repairs
to your roof. Plus, it will also make it easier for your insurance company to
approve your claims. Make sure your roofer, consultant, or architect signs
every entry you make in the journal.
Your roofing system
protects your house and your family, so it is only fitting that you protect it,
too. Help it go through windstorms completely unscathed by working only with
licensed roofing experts.
Whether it is for an emergency roof repair or
replacement, we are here to help. Get a free estimation when you call Florence
Roofing Experts. You may reach us at 843-212-7825.
Florence Roofing Experts
Florence, SC 29501
843-212-7825
http://florenceroofingpros.com
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