Hurricane season is the price many people are willing to pay to live near the coast and enjoy the amazing weather and access to the water in communities like Destin, Florida. As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, property owners need to invest a little time in preparing for potential hurricane weather issues to reduce the likelihood of costly roof damage. A single large piece of debris that is lifted by high wind from a hurricane can cause significant damage to a roof or other parts of the structure and cost you a great deal of time and money. The team at Weather is here to offer a few tips to prepare for and prevent 2025 hurricane damage and the need for costly roof repairs.
Address Landscape Issues
Large trees and plants that have not been properly trimmed or maintained can become costly hazards during a hurricane. Large branches from a tree become hazardous when they are ripped from the living tree and become a sharp and heavy object that is dragged across your commercial roof. Investing in a small amount of preventative tree and shrub care can greatly reduce the potential for hazards landing on or damaging your commercial roof in the 2025 hurricane season.
Secure Loose Objects
When you have a commercial property, it can be difficult to really observe all the hazards that could be lying about the space. Everything from large trash cans to signage that is not secured to the ground or building can become dangerous and damaging to your commercial roof during a hurricane. Take the time to inspect the entire property and ensure that all loose items are placed indoors or secured to prevent them from becoming a harmful projectile during a hurricane.
Inspect Drainage And Down Spouts
Most property owners assume their roof is in perfect condition until they are confronted with a leak that tells them otherwise. However, even a fully functional roof can suffer storm damage when another part of the building is not functioning correctly, such as the scuppers or downspouts. If these areas are clogged and water cannot escape from the roof, the added weight on the roof can be massive. A clogged rain that causes a foot of water to back up on your building’s roof will weigh over 62 pounds per square foot. That added weight could result in a catastrophic failure and massive water damage to your structure and its contents.
Contact Weather For A Roof Inspection
Before hurricane season 2025 arrives, reach out to the experts at Weather to schedule a complete roof inspection to look for potential issues like:
- Minor damage to the roof surface
- Loose flashing or trim
- Any equipment or items on the roof that are not adequately secured to the roof’s surface
- Areas that appear to be worn or damaged that could be patched
- Inspecting the roof and addressing any minor issues before the 2025 hurricane season will help prevent storms from exacerbating damage and resulting in structural or water damage that could have been avoided.
Please reach out to the team at Weather for a preventative roof inspection to invest a small amount in minor repairs, which can help prevent more costly roof repairs or replacement during the 2025 hurricane season. Also, please note that even our customers inland can experience significant rainfall as a result of hurricane season. So reach out to the Weather team in San Antonio, Texas, or Nashville, Tennessee, to ensure your commercial roof is ready for whatever Mother Nature and 2025 have in store for your region.
