Get Your Roof Ready for Hurricane Season 2021

By DaVinci Roofscapes. 

May 9-15 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, is your roof ready? 

Laura. Hanna. Isaias. With these three powerful hurricanes in the rearview mirror from last year, homeowners are again preparing for a severe hurricane season. During National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 9-15, 2021) it’s time to evaluate and make sure your roof and the rest of your home are ready to withstand Mother Nature’s fury. 

Get ready now 

Before a hurricane is even on the radar, homeowners are encouraged to assure that four key components of their home are safe and secure: the roof, windows, garage door and entry doors. If any of these areas are compromised during severe weather, then hurricane-force winds can enter the structure and cause massive damage. 

“Because there were so many severe hurricane situations in recent years, it’s important to perform a thorough check now of your home exterior,” says Tim Carter, founder and president of AsktheBuilder.com. “While your home may have held up well during last year’s weather, the strength of your home’s key exterior products may have been compromised. 

“It’s smart to hire a professional to evaluate if your roof and other entry/opening areas of the home need to be fixed or replaced before the next hurricane season. You want to make sure there are no loose tiles on your roof, that window frames are still securely in place, and that even the sealants around your doors are in good shape.” 

Up on the roof 

Starting from the top of the home down, make sure your roof is secure and can sustain both straight line and pressurized winds during a hurricane. Severe winds can uplift shingles off a roof, push intense wind-driven rain at a roof, or cause flying debris to strike a roof. 

The smart decision is to select a composite roof product that meets Class 4 ratings for impact resistance along with the Miami Dade County Acceptance (High Velocity Hurricane Winds) and the Texas Department of Insurance. Composite synthetic shake and slate roofing tiles from DaVinci Roofscapes meet these criteria and can withstand strong hurricane-force winds and impact from blowing debris. 

In addition, DaVinci composite roofing tiles are rated Class A for fire retardance and have achieved the highest rating for straight line wind testing at 110 mph. The synthetic roofing material also has a lifetime limited warranty to give you added peace-of-mind. 

Before the onset of Hurricane Season 2021, take time to evaluate the structures where you live and work— especially the roofs. Make upgrades and changes now that can prepare you to successfully weather upcoming storms. 

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