Hurricane Season Hasn’t Been Canceled …
Make Sure Your Roof Can Weather the Storm
Port Orange, FL – The 2020 Hurricane Season is bearing down on us, and the area’s premier roofing and construction services’ company wants to make sure your roof is ready for the season. R/J Group, Inc. is reminding everyone to prepare now and is offering tips to help before this hurricane season officially begins.
While it’s impossible to stop any major storm from coming to your area, some planning and emergency preparedness can go a long way toward reducing the negative effects of a hurricane. Here are some quick tips to get you prepared this season:
Keep up with regular maintenance & schedule an appointment NOW. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
Keep up to date with insurance and warranties. Make sure you stay a step ahead and keep all of your documents handy, like warranties, insurance papers, before pictures, and contact information for contractors.
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.
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.
“We are all neighbors here, we are locals, too, and we are very active in our community and want everyone to be safe,” said Rick Johnson, President of R/J Group, Inc. “We all know how devastating hurricanes can be … we’ve seen it first-hand. That’s why it’s so important to us to make sure we do everything we can to help our community get ready for any storm. 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 and construction 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. The R/J Group, Inc. is dedicated to meeting and exceeding industry standards while providing customers with the same personal attention it shows its own family.
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