Hurricane Roof Restoration in Florida
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October 13, 2023
A home’s roof is one of its most important structures because it protects the property from outside elements. Therefore, it is essential to know the most common home restorations in Florida that apply to roofing.
Restoration 305 will tell you about the repairs we often perform on the roofs of properties in Miami. Do you want to know more? Here we elaborate:
Common Roof Restorations
Shingle repair or replacement
Basically, the most common roof damage we see is to the shingles, the pieces that cover the roof and protect it from rain, sun, and wind. Hurricanes can tear, break, or shift shingles, exposing the roof to leaks, moisture, or deterioration. To restore the roof of your Florida property, damaged or missing shingles must be replaced with new ones according to the manufacturer’s specifications and building codes.
Repair or replacement of the waterproofing membrane
At Restoration 305, we have also found problems with the roofing membrane, a layer placed under the shingles to prevent water from entering the Florida home’s roof. Hurricanes can damage the membrane by lifting or puncturing shingles or by causing movement in the roof structure. To restore the roof, any torn or peeling sections of the membrane must be repaired or replaced and properly secured.
Repair or Replacing the Roof Structure
Finally, another damage to the roof that we have had to restore has to do with its structure, which is the set of beams, columns, and plates that support the roof’s weight and join it to the walls. Hurricanes can damage a Miami home’s roofing structure by compressing it when heavy objects fall or by causing landslides or settling on the ground. To restore the roof’s structural integrity, elements of the roof structure that are cracked, twisted, or displaced must be repaired or replaced, following design and safety criteria.
We hope you find this information useful and that if you have roof damage that needs to be repaired, you will contact the professionals at Restoration 305 to help you.
