When seasonal thunderstorms or rain are forecasted in the upcoming weeks, you know that hurricanes and tropical storms will soon be coming through. This is the best time to get your home in order. You should start by stocking up on household items, such as nonperishable food, water, and batteries. Along with prepping your household storage, you should make sure that your home is prepared on the outside. Before the first rainfall of the season, you should call a roofer for a checkup. Here is what you will need to go over with your roofing contractor during the checkup on your roof. 

Does your roof need any work? 

Whether your roof needs some new shingles or needs a full replacement, this is information that you will need to know from your contractor. It is best to give a call to your home insurance company the same day and schedule the work as soon as possible. The last thing that you need is an unstable roof when tropical storms are predicted to come through. Your contractor will be able to give you full information on the price and timeline for the roof work that you will need to be performed. 

What category can your roof withstand?

There are different hurricane categories. Category one is the lowest, with the lowest speed winds. Category five is the highest that will typically create major damage to structures, power lines, and the environment. Ask your roofing contractor to figure out your roof or home's category. An inspection will typically be able to determine which category of storm your roof is made to withstand without taking too much damage. If you only have a one- or two-category storm roof and there may be higher categories coming through for the hurricane season, consider having a better roof put on your home. 

Should you build a hurricane shelter?

If your home needs a fair bit of work, or if you have structures, such as glass, that make it difficult to hurricane-proof your home, you can consider building a hurricane shelter on your property. This property often looks like a shed but is able to withstand high-speed winds. A hurricane shelter can be placed on your home's property or within the home itself as added protection for the family. If you do choose to go with a personal hurricane shelter, be sure to put in the order and have any foundation needed for the shelter put down prior to the rain. 

Contact a local roofing service, such as Hancock Construction & Roofing, to learn more. 

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