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. Even a minor hurricane packs 60-90 mph wind gusts, so it doesn’t take much to cause damage to your roof. A heavy thunderstorm can compromise your building, especially if your roof isn’t in great shape. With hurricane season upon us (June 1 - November 30, 2021), here are things you can do to prepare your commercial roof to withstand an impending storm: Perform Regular Maintenance Keeping a routine maintenance schedule is a good idea under regular circumstances; even more so if you live in an area affected by hurricanes and other severe weather. Regular roof maintenance c...