Once again, it’s time to get your home ready for hurricane season. While you’re buying sandbags, impact doors and windows, don’t forget to prep your roof and call us for a roof inspection in Hollywood, FL. 

Even tropical storms can blow off shingles, blow limbs onto your roof, leaving your home vulnerable to water damage. 

To prevent this, the team at J&K Roofing shares the most important information to keep your roof safe this season.

Do Your Research

Whether you plan to fix your roof on your own, or you’re thinking about hiring a professional, knowledge is a friend during roof repairs. Know what you can and cannot do in terms of roof repairs in your area. Research authoritative sites for in-depth guides on how to prepare for a hurricane. 

Once you’ve acquired as much information as you can online, then move onto next steps. We recommend consulting a professional as your next step.

Consult With a Professional

One of the first things you want to do is get in touch with a professional for a roof evaluation. Contact our roofing experts in Hollywood, FL to inspect your roof and make sure there are no vulnerable areas that can be devastated by a hurricane or tropical storm. 

If you don’t consult with a professional, you risk a lot more than your roof – once that line of defense is gone, heavy rain can cause serious problems to your home, like water damage and mold growth. 

It’s recommended that you contact J&K Roofing before hurricane season, but if you haven’t, call us before the weather takes a turn for the worst.

Replace Jeopardized Shingles

If you have old shingles that didn’t fare well last hurricane season, it’s strongly advised that you replace them. They probably won’t hold up against strong winds. 

You should purchase shingles that can withstand winds up to 130mph, but if you settle for more affordable shingles, you can protect them better with six nails instead of four. With a six-nail application, your shingles will put up a better fight and may not lift, exposing the material underneath to water.

If you would prefer leaving this part to the professionals, contact us for a roof inspection in Hollywood, FL. Among our services is repairing existing roofs for commercial and residential properties. After an inspection, our contractors will tell you the best course of action if they spot problems with your shingles.

Get Professional Assistance

It’s possible that you can handle the job on your own, but if you come across road bumps along the way, you can contact J&K Roofing to advise you on next steps for your roof repair. However, you may need more than assistance, and if that’s the case, it’s no problem. 

As you know, we are available to provide a roof inspection in Hollywood, FL and from there, we may consider reinforcement for better protection. 

It’s recommended that you contact us as soon as possible, as this should have been done a few weeks before the start of hurricane season.

Should you install a new roof?

If your roof is in significant disrepair, you may want to rethink buying roofing materials and working with professionals to get it in proper condition. If the damage is severe, consider replacing your roof if you have the funds to do so. 

A new roof that is professionally installed using high-quality, durable material will keep you from worrying about roof prep for many hurricane seasons to come.

If you do replace your roof, we recommend swapping out for asphalt or concrete shingles. They can withstand high winds and driving rain much better than other materials. Furthermore, it’s advised that you do not replace your roof a few days before or after a storm. 

Timing during hurricane season is a crucial part when installing a new roof. If you need an installation, our roofing experts in Hollywood, FL can get it done. Our full-service roofing company specializes in installing a variety of different roof styles.

Contact J&K Roofing

We’re with you this hurricane season and the next. If you need assistance protecting your roof, our team can handle roof repairs, installations, and roof inspection in Hollywood, FL. Contact us today by calling (954) 961-9879 for a free quote.