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How to Prepare Your Roof for Florida Hurricane Season

Storm-proofing your roof starts before June. Follow this checklist to verify wind uplift resistance.

South Florida property owners face intense UV heat, summer rain downpours, and hurricane wind loads. This guide is written by the Compass crew to help you understand options, minimize costs, and maximize the security of your roof.

Inspect perimeter tiles and shingle edges for lifting seals.

Proper management of this aspect is crucial for code compliance in Broward County. Building standards mandate specific wind ratings and secondary water barrier self-adherent underlayments to minimize water penetration during heavy wind-driven rain events.

Compass Tip: Proactive structural sealant audits can extend current shingle and concrete tile life by 5–10 years, delaying high replacements.

Verify hurricane strap attachments in the attic space.

Proper management of this aspect is crucial for code compliance in Broward County. Building standards mandate specific wind ratings and secondary water barrier self-adherent underlayments to minimize water penetration during heavy wind-driven rain events.

Compass Tip: Proactive structural sealant audits can extend current shingle and concrete tile life by 5–10 years, delaying high replacements.

Clear gutters, downspouts, and valley channels of leaves.

Proper management of this aspect is crucial for code compliance in Broward County. Building standards mandate specific wind ratings and secondary water barrier self-adherent underlayments to minimize water penetration during heavy wind-driven rain events.

Compass Tip: Proactive structural sealant audits can extend current shingle and concrete tile life by 5–10 years, delaying high replacements.

Trim overhanging tree branches back at least 6 feet from the roofline.

Proper management of this aspect is crucial for code compliance in Broward County. Building standards mandate specific wind ratings and secondary water barrier self-adherent underlayments to minimize water penetration during heavy wind-driven rain events.

Compass Tip: Proactive structural sealant audits can extend current shingle and concrete tile life by 5–10 years, delaying high replacements.

Schedule a professional Wind Mitigation inspection for insurance savings.

Proper management of this aspect is crucial for code compliance in Broward County. Building standards mandate specific wind ratings and secondary water barrier self-adherent underlayments to minimize water penetration during heavy wind-driven rain events.

Compass Tip: Proactive structural sealant audits can extend current shingle and concrete tile life by 5–10 years, delaying high replacements.

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Not sure if you need a repair or replacement? Start with a clear diagnostic audit.

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FAQs about How to Prepare Your Roof for Florida Hurricane Season

What is wind mitigation?

A wind mitigation inspection verifies how resistant a roof is to wind uplift, looking at roof deck attachment, nail spacing, clips, and water barriers.

Do hurricane straps make a difference?

Yes. Hurricane straps anchor your roof structure directly to the masonry walls of the house, preventing the roof from detaching during heavy wind loads.

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