Hurricanes are an unfortunate fact for Florida homeowners. Preparing for a hurricane requires the responsible homeowner to take precautionary measures to minimize damage. Without a plan, the risk of loss to a home or roofing system increases substantially. One step Florida homeowners often employ is attaching a tarp to their roofs before a hurricane arrives. [...]
Few life events are as traumatic as experiencing the horrors of a catastrophic hurricane. The health and well-being of your loved ones are, of course, the primary concern. Assuming your family and friends emerged relatively unscathed from the hurricane’s devastation, you shift your focus to your home and personal property, hoping you did not suffer [...]
Do you know how to prepare your house or commercial building for a hurricane? Hurricanes are a harsh and unpleasant reality in the State of Florida. Unfortunately, residential homeowners and commercial building owners often bear the brunt of loss when a hurricane strikes. Hurricane preparedness is not optional – it is a necessity. Minimizing or [...]
Blog Alans 10 How can you best prepare for hurricane season? Florida homeowners may want to take a tip from Florida business owners, who wisely prepare year-round. Why? Hurricane season —supposedly June through November— really can mean January through December. Consider implementing these 10 components to your hurricane preparedness checklist. […]
Hurricanes and tropical storms are an inevitable part of living on the coast of Florida. And while you can’t change Mother Nature and her decisions, there are actions you can take to protect your home and prevent significant damage during hurricane season. One of these is to install a metal roof. […]
When homeowners find a roof leak, they sometimes wonder whether their roof might collapse. The good news is while possible, it is a rare occurrence. Minor leaks don’t typically lead to roof collapse as long as you address them properly. But what does it involve? How do you address a roof leak and make sure [...]
No matter how small or large a leaking roof might appear, it’s an emergency. A tiny leak can soon develop into a significant problem, and a large leak can quickly wreak havoc in your home. Sometimes, small leaks can gradually cause massive water damage and compromise your home’s structural integrity, calling for a full roof [...]
Storms may buffet and rattle your business’s windows, but it is your flat roof which bears the brunt of any storm. Storm damage to flat roofs can lead to water infiltration, shortened life spans of the roofing material, and clogged drains. […]
