Winds are a strong force of nature, proof of that we all received today with this incredible
What should you do in an emergency situation like today and what should you do as part of your regular maintenance activities?
In an emergency situation like today:
Conduct a visual inspection of your roof, try to evaluate the damages. Call roofing companies and be aware of things to ask:
A. Ask if they are fully insured
B. Ask when should you expect them to come and repair the damages? In a day like today, unless the wind stopped don’t expect the roofer to fix the damages today, it is not safe! Look for a concrete time frame; remember that as a home owner you have also responsibility for people’s life on your property.
C. Ask each company you call for an estimate of the work needed, is there any minimum charge (which would probably apply in this case) but more importantly what would be the maximum you would be expected to pay.
D. Be patient, it can be frustrating to get quotes. Don’t delay if you noticed damage to your shingles. Try to fix it as soon as possible to eliminate and reduce any further damages that may happen.
As part of your regular maintenance activities:
• Conduct a visual inspection of your roof every season. It only takes a few minutes and it is fairly easy to detect missing shingles by taking a look from across the street or backyard.
• Respond to obvious signs of leakage as soon as you detect them. Avoid even more costly repairs should the problem develops.
• A roof tune-up - hire the services of a professional to conduct an annual roof tune-up. That will take care of missing shingles, deteriorating or missing caulking around vents, flashings, nails, skylight, chimneys and mechanical damage.
• Trim tree branches that may brush against the shingles and contribute to material deterioration. Trees over or near your roof also assist small animals in accessing your roof space.
Hope this helps, stay safe…
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