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The roof is the house’s highest point, and so it should be strong enough to handle extreme weather conditions. Hurricanes can be pretty brutal, as we have clearly seen in this hurricane season. In the unfortunate event of roof damage, the whole house is at stake. Even partial damage can leave the house and its structure weak and vulnerable to water and the wind and can lead to water damage and mold overgrowth.Luckily, there are always some precautions to be taken and ways to make sure a roof is strong enough to handle such drastic weather. Metal Roofing, for example, can withstand high winds up to 140 miles per hour, and new asphalt shingles can also protect a house from winds up to 150 miles per hour.
The first step in preparing a roof for hurricane season is getting said roof inspected by a professional licensed roofer, regularly, in order to prevent any unpleasant surprises. In metal roofs, an inspector should make sure to check for rust, loose screws, and/ or flaking paint. For asphalt shingles, the inspection should include the number of nails on shingles; as shingles with six nails are far stronger at enduring hurricanes than shingles with only four nails.
Some people also strap down their roofs using what is known as “roof tie-downs” for an added level of protection, which is not a bad idea at all. It also protects neighboring houses and objects in the event of a flying roof and falling debris. Furthermore, roof straps are usually made of galvanized metal, which can be attached to all types of roofs. However, even houses with hurricane straps should be checked to ensure they were properly installed and are still secure.
In order to reduce damage caused by strong winds, homeowners with asphalt shingles roofing should consider replacing missing shingles, as well as apply roofing cement to the ends of shingles.
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Name: Nadine Dirbashi
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Organization: Home Roofing
Website: https://homeroofing.com/
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