Storm Season Roof Prep in Portsmouth, VA
Northeast winds and coastal storms, including nor'easters, can push rain under shingles and flashing on Portsmouth, VA roofs. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, though NOAA places the area north of the usual hurricane tracks.
Prepare the Roof Before Storm Season
Before the season starts
Before June 1, photograph each side of the roof for your records, and have a roofing contractor check flashing, vent boots and loose shingles. Trim branches over the roof and have debris cleared from the roof and gutters.
Signs of storm damage
After a storm, look from the ground for missing or creased shingles, loose flashing, roof debris and shingle grit at downspouts, then check the attic and ceilings for new stains. Never climb onto a wet roof.
Once the storm has passed
Keep your insurer's contact details and policy number handy, note the storm date, and photograph damage from the ground. Coverage depends on your policy and the insurer decides. Temporary tarping is the roofing contractor's job.
Call the referral line before storm damage spreads indoors.
Before June 1, photograph each side of the roof for your records, and have a roofing contractor check flashing, vent boots and loose shingles. Trim branches over the roof and have debris cleared from the roof and gutters.
Signs of storm damage
After a storm, look from the ground for missing or creased shingles, loose flashing, roof debris and shingle grit at downspouts, then check the attic and ceilings for new stains. Never climb onto a wet roof.
Once the storm has passed
Keep your insurer's contact details and policy number handy, note the storm date, and photograph damage from the ground. Coverage depends on your policy and the insurer decides. Temporary tarping is the roofing contractor's job.
Call the referral line before storm damage spreads indoors.