When you own a home in Tampa Bay, knowing how to protect your roof during storm season is crucial. Prevent ceiling leaks and storm damages before they start and extend your roof life with these quick tips!
In Tampa, there are two dominant seasons for your roof: Wet and Dry.
When you schedule roof repair and maintenance with your local roofing contractor around these two seasons, you can:
The Dry Season months of November to May are best for new roof installations, roof replacements, re-roofs, and handling any regular roof repair and maintenance you might need to extend your roof life.
It’s the best time for your annual roof inspections, gutter cleanings, and addressing minor ceiling leaks- before our famous Florida thunderstorms and hurricanes hit.
Tampa’s Wet Season begins in May and runs all the way into October, bringing an average of 20-30 inches of rainfall to the city. That’s a lot of water running down your roof.
The increase in rainfall puts stress on your roof, no matter the roofing material. Shingle roofs, metal roofs, rubber roofs, and even tile roofs are susceptible to damage if not properly maintained.
High winds can cause metal flashing to come loose, a valley can have leaf build-up, or a blocked scupper can cause water to pool on your roof.
There can be a number of reasons that your ceiling leaks, or becomes damaged in some way that will eventually cause costly and intrusive roof repairs or re-roofing expenses.
Think about it: Tampa Bay homes weather major hurricanes often and rainy seasons constantly. If you haven’t had a recent professional inspection, how do you know if your roof is ready to handle all that stress?
As pro-roofing contractors, we recommend taking steps in advance of the Wet season to prevent storm damage and emergency roof leak repairs before they can even start. Working on your residential or commercial roofing projects during the Dry season climate helps to preserve the life of your roof and the roofing materials you choose.
We also highly suggest a roof inspection every 3 years at the very least so you can identify any cracks or weak spots in your roof before they escalate into serious damage.
Having a regular roofing inspection could add 5-10 years on your roof, saving you thousands and keeping you drier, longer.
The Millers have been your trusted Tampa roofers since 1985 and over the years we’ve weathered a storm or two!
We are Tamko Pro Certified and Owens Corning Preferred Contractors with an A+ Rating from the BBB. Our work is guaranteed, licensed, insured and bonded. Plus you can call our 24/7 Emergency Leak Repair Hotline when your roof needs immediate attention, and we’ll be right there to patch things up.
Call us today at (813) 931-4024 to speak directly with one of our representatives or request a quote. You can also follow us on Facebook @TampaRoofer for more roofing tips and updates on our Tampa roofing services.
Remember: The longer you wait, the greater the repairs. So contact a trusted and reliable roofing company today.
Our team is always ready to resolve your roofing related issues ranging from roof installation, roof replacements, re-roofs, inspection, and other regular roof repair and maintenance services.
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