How to Prepare Your Roof for a Major Storm
From hurricanes to tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, Florida is no stranger to extreme weather. The most recent storm to significantly impact Tampa was Hurricane Irma in 2017. Irma, landing in Tampa as a Category 2, brought damaging, roof-ripping winds, widespread power outages, and gushing floodwaters to our area. The storm ranks as one of the strongest and costliest hurricanes to hit the Atlantic. While 60-90 mph wind gusts will definitely devastate your roof, it doesn’t take much to cause damage to a home. A heavy thunderstorm can compromise your home, especially if your roof isn’t in great shape. With hurricane season soon upon us (June 1 - November 30, 2020), here ere are things you can do at home prepare your roof and house to withstand the upcoming storms: Batten Down the Hatches An old mariner term, “batten down the hatches” was used on ships for an impending storm. All the doors and portholes were closed to ensure that water from the ocea...