Grab the SB Roofing RSS Feed!There are ways to prepare your roof for Hurricane Irene. While you don’t have time to replace your roof, you can be sure that it has the best chance for successfully keeping you and your home dry.
- Remove all debris from your roof top. During strong storms and hurricanes the water falls so fast that you want to ensure as much as possible makes it to your gutters. So, remove debris that may divert water from your gutters.
- Be sure your gutters are clean. The water should be able to run freely down your roof and into your gutter system. Overflowing gutters is the main cause of flooded basements.
- If you have low lying, or dead branches or trees that hang over your roof, remove them or have them removed if possible. You don’t want any trees or branches causing damage to your roof during a hurricane.
- Have a blue tarp on hand. If you do suffer from hurricane damage you want to get a tarp on your roof (or at least the damaged portion) as soon as possible to stop further damage.
- Walk the perimeter of your home, if you see loose or curled shingles, pay particular attention to them. These shingles lift easier in high winds.
By-the-way, metal roofs arguably offer the best hurricane protection.