Be Prepared, Hurricane Season is Coming …
Can Your Roof Weather the Storm?
Port Orange, FL – It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and as you update your hurricane kit, you may want to think about how your roof will hold up in the storm. With a named storm already forming in the Pacific, the area’s premier roofing and construction services’ company is reminding everyone to prepare now.
R/J Group, Inc. is offering tips to help before the 2021 hurricane season officially begins and hopefully reduce the negative effects a hurricane could cause to your roof.
Keep up with regular maintenance & schedule an appointment NOW.
If you haven’t had your roof inspected recently, schedule an appointment today. You want to make sure there is nothing wrong, such as: rips, holes, debris build-up, excessive granular loss, flashings that are improperly sealed or attached, rodent damage or access, or any other issues that can impact the integrity of your roof. Having a reputable and experienced roofing contractor to partner with on all your year-round maintenance needs is the best way to ensure your roof is ready to withstand a hurricane.
Keep up to date with insurance and warranties.
If you have a warranty on your roof, part of maintaining that warranty is to have your roof audited annually, at minimum, to make sure it functions properly. Make sure you stay a step ahead and keep all your documents handy, like warranties, insurance papers, before pictures, and contact information for contractors.
Clear gutters and drains.
It’s imperative to allow water to flow off your roof unabated. A clear gutter and downspout system will ensure water doesn’t back-up and sit on your roof, making it possible to come inside.
Trim nearby trees.
Clear out any dead, broken or oversized trees and branches that can be easily blown off during a storm, especially if they are hanging over your roof.
Check for active leaks.
If it is too late to get a reputable contractor out to access the leak in time, prepare for the water intrusion by removing all personal belonging out from underneath the affected area and have buckets ready to catch the water.
Get a tarp.
If something does happen during a storm, make sure you have a tarp available to help keep the water from coming into your home.
Drive around and document your neighborhood.
Most damage done during a hurricane is due to someone else’s debris hitting your home. Drive around and inspect your neighbor’s yards. Take videos or pictures prior to the hurricane arriving. This type of documentation can help the insurance adjustor’s assessments and potentially expedite any loss coverages. Plus, you can help your neighbors tie down anything they may have missed.
Stay safe.
Above all, make sure you and your family are safe.
“Your safety is our number one priority but helping to make sure your home can weather the storm is also important,” said Ian Johnson, President of R/J Group, Inc. “Hurricanes can be devastating, and we want to do all we can to help our community get ready, because we are all in this together.”
Visit r-jgroup.com to request a free estimate or call 386-760-0764 for more information.
Family owned and operated since 1985, R/J Group, Inc. provides Florida with the region’s premier roofing services to complete your project on time and within budget. Licensed as both a general contractor and roofing company, it brings an added level of experience and expertise to diagnose roofing concerns and structural damage.
R/J Group, Inc. is a recipient of the 2019 FRSA-Self Insurers Fund Outstanding Safety Award for the Central Florida District. Recently, the company also received The American Advertising Federation Daytona Beach’s Gold Award for Direct Mail-Flat Campaign and Gold Award for Social Media Campaign.
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