When Disaster Strikes: Hurricanes and Your Roof

WHEN ÕISASTER STRIKES: HURRICANES AND YOUR ROOF HURRICANE FACTS AND FIGURES MAJOR HURRICANES HURRICANE HURRICANES SEASON HAVE runs from June 1- sustained winds of (Category 3, 4, and 5) have November 30 at least 74 mph sustained winds of at least 111 mph 1960 2008 Monroe County was hit by 15 MONROE HURRICANE COUNTY KATRINA hurricanes in Florida is the coastal caused $108 billion county most frequently between 1960 in damages across at hit by hurricanes least 4 states in 2005 and 2008 ROOF INTEGRITY AFTER A HURRICANE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OUTSIDE THE HOUSE O Missing or cracked • Detached gutters • Damaged flashing shingles or downspouts • Tree branches on roof INSIDE THE HOUSE • Water spots in the attic or on walls • Sagging roof deck • Light coming through the roof • Dark spots or trails WHAT TO DO AFTER A HURRICANE CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY Take photos of any damage immediately CALL A ROOFING COMPANY )) Stay safe by letting the professionals inspect the damage ASSESS THE DAMAGE Your roofers will determine if you need repairs, partial replacement, or full replacement REPAIR OR REPLACE YOUR ROOF Ask about roofing materials designed to stand up to high winds and rain INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Paul Bange Reofing. Ine. www.paulbangeroofingfl.com Sources http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/ http://www.ii.org/facts_statistics/hurricanes.html http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/31/world/americas/hurricane-statistics-fast-facts/ http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=95 http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/roofing-gutters-siding/ roofing-repair-or-replace/#. http://www.bobvila.com/articles/34586-should-you-replace-or-repair-your-roof/ http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/7729/do- you-need-a-new-roof-ways-to-tell