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Roofing Precautions You Can Take This Hurricane Season
Here in the Southeastern United States, many residents have come to know the months of August, September and October as hurricane season. Before you know it, meteorologists will be coming on our TVs nightly to forecast the predicted path of some newly named tropical storm headed towards the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic coastline. But what does this mean for the safety and protection of Metro Atlanta roofs and homeowners?
How Hurricanes Affect Metro Atlantans
While even the most severe tropical storms and hurricanes usually reach around 30 miles inland, the effects and aftermath of them can still heavily impact wind and weather patterns for hundreds of thousands of Georgian homes. In fact, 30 years ago tropical storm Alberto brought a record 27 inches of rainfall to areas of Western Georgia in just over 24 hours. Heavy rainfall and wind gusts are common for miles in the hours and days following tropical storms, and if you're roof and gutters are not well kept or protected, you might be in the path of destruction.
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Wind & Rain
Clear Our Your Gutters
It's always a good idea before heavy rainfall to ensure your gutters are prepared to handle it. Take a moment to clear out your downspouts, or give us a call to make sure your roof will send the water where it needs to go.
Have Your Trees Trimmed
Contact a trusted tree specialist to come out and trim surrounding trees near your property, they can also point out any nearby trees that are dead or dying that could be a problem with high enough wind levels.
Double Check Your Insurance Coverage
If experts are predicting a really big storm coming, it could be a good idea to reach out to your insurance agent to ensure you're protected from any unforeseen damages caused to your roof or home.
Have Your Roof Inspected
It never hurts to schedule a solid roof inspection every now and then. Having a trusted roofer make sure that everything looks secure and safe up top will give you peace of mind as the rain falls hard.
How Your Local Roofer Can Help in Event of Disaster
At Trotter Roofing, our roofs and work come with a 10 year, no leak warranty. We stand by our work and want to help your home's first line of defense, your roof, protect your family for years to come.
If you are experiencing a roofing related leak or roof damage, contact us immediately. Our team can come out to provide and place a tarp on your roof to prevent damage while we work to get you scheduled. Call 404-610-9100 to speak with our roofing & gutter experts today!
