Hurricane Season is upon us. Believe it or not, there are still many of those unsightly blue tarps on many roofs today. They serve as a constant reminder of Hurricane Ike and his fury. But there are some things you can do now to prevent some costly damage.
First, as a homeowner you should check for missing or lifted shingles. Look around the yard for fallen or blown shingles. This could avoid a costly repair now versus later.
Another preventive is to check for leaks inside the home. A leak in the attic, ceilings or along the wall could be a minor repair now that could protect your belongings during a storm.
Also a little lawn care could really help prevent damage. Trim back trees that may be up and overgrown onto the house. Avoid a costly repair on damage due to unmaintained limbs that could fall.
Don't forget Skylines or fireplaces. Check the seals or the caulking. Remember a minor repair now or a little maitenance could save your money. Be sure your insurance policey is updated is current.
Most important…a blue tarp that may be left over from Hurricane Ike is not going to protect your belongings during a Hurricane or strong tropical storm.
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ReplyDeleteI can still remember the horror of Hurricane Ike even here in Canada. The highways were washed out in the Bruce Peninsula, trees were uprooted in some places like London, Ontario and there were also spotty flooding in some areas. It was a horrible time for Canadians too.
ReplyDeleteAfter the hurricane, some of the shingles were blown out of my roof. The roof gutters and flashing were also damaged. Leaks were coming out from the ceilings. I had to call a handful of Calgary roofing contractors and Calgary roofing companies to make a canvass for roof repair.
Luckily, I was able to find a Calgary roofing company that suited my budget for the repair. They did a fantastic job repairing and recycling my old roof.
Now my Calgary roof is ready and prepared for the hurricane season.