How To Prepare
For A Storm

Here are a few things that homeowners can do to help secure their roofs and homes in the event of an upcoming storm:

  • Trim all trees away from the roof – we recommend you hire a licensed & insured professional for this.
  • Clean all debris from roof & gutters – this will help prevent water from backing up & entering the building.
  • Check for rotted wood – visually inspect all soffit & fascia boards, check roof deck for soft spots. Rotted wood in these areas can compromise the fasteners used to hold the eave metal & therefore allow the wind to get into the eaves & shear off the roof materials. Note – we want to emphasize all inspections should be visual only & we never recommend a homeowner remove any roofing components or accessories to examine other areas.
  • Visually inspect for areas in need of repairs:
  • Visually inspect tile roofs for missing roof tiles – these should be replaced to prevent water intrusion.
  • Visually inspect metal panel roof systems – make sure all panels are secure & there are no missing or rusted fasteners.
  • Replace any missing or damaged shingles – again this is to prevent water intrusion.
  • Flat roofs also need to be visually inspected – look for open seams & punctures in the membrane. These areas should be patched to prevent water intrusion.
  • Check all vents, skylights & rooftop equipment – replace rusted or missing fasteners, replace loose or deteriorated vents.
  • Make sure all eave metal is securely fastened – reseal if necessary.
    We suggest you purchase a tarp – in case your roof is damaged in a storm, the faster it can be covered the less damage to the interior of the home.
  • Roofing companies do not usually stock an abundance of tarps.

We realize that a lot of people are not able to get on their roofs to address these issues, but they want the peace of mind of knowing they are as ready as possible for hurricane season. For this reason, AWS Roofing now offers a “Hurricane Readiness Inspection”, please call the office at (386) 423-3076 to schedule yours.

Call: (386) 423-3076