How To Stormproof Your Roof

Heavy hail and rainfall cause an average of $1.42 billion in property and crop damage yearly in the United States. Those icy balls can dent cars, break windows, and damage roofing. Significant rainfall has been known to damage property, cause vehicles to wash away, and flood entire cities. These weather events are common in Rochester, and homeowners need to know how to protect their homes and rooftops. After years of dealing with hail and rain-damaged rooftops, these are some of the best ways that you can protect your home from these natural elements:

Eliminate Holes and Cracks in Your Roof

Global warming has led to more severe weather. In addition to minimizing your impact on the environment, it is vital to take steps to weatherproof your home. The priority should be filling in any existing holes and cracks in your roof.

The process of finding and repairing holes is straightforward. More importantly, though, the little time you spend doing repairs now can save you thousands of dollars in the future. With nowhere for the water to go, your house will avoid flooding, mildew, rot, mold, and ruined insulation.

Upgrade Your Shingles

Asphalt shingles are satisfactory, but if you are serious about securing your home, you’ll need better protection. While asphalt shingles are cheap, they offer an inferior defense—against hail impact and rain leakage—compared to the competition. That is why metal, tile, and cedar shingles are all considered significant upgrades.

Replacing your roofing materials is beneficial beyond the improved protection. For instance, they can improve insulation and deflect solar radiation, which, in turn, lowers the cost of energy bills. Metal, tile, and cedar shingles also have lifespans at least three times longer than asphalt, which means fewer repairs and replacements in the future.

Get Stormproof Windows

Even if you do not have windows in your roof, consider upgrading the ones you have. The impact-resistant glass prevents forced entry. That means hail has no chance of ending up inside your home.

The list of benefits—beyond the added protection—is lengthy: Stormproof windows can add equity to your home and reduce insurance premiums; they reduce energy costs because of their energy-efficient design; they minimize noise from outside; they even block 99 percent of UV rays.

Final Thoughts

Do yourself a favor and take a moment to prepare your home for the next big storm. Even minor upgrades can pay off huge dividends. The next time you see hail pouring from the sky, you will have peace of mind knowing you are secure.

If you have any questions about upgrading your roof, contact the experts at Carter Roofing & Exteriors. We will be more than happy to discuss your unique situation and provide you with a free estimate for completely weatherproofing your home.