Preparing for El Paso storm season

8/2/2022 (Permalink)

Storms are a common thing, no matter where we live. Sometimes they pass us right by, other times they leave a path of destruction in their wake. There are multiple classifications for thunderstorms, but the ones that we worry the most about are the ones that are considered “Severe”. We have all heard our local weather person tell us that there is a chance of “severe thunderstorms in our area”, but what does that mean? The National Weather Service considers any thunderstorm that can create hail that is 1 inch or greater in diameter or can create gusts of wind that are 58 miles per hour or greater to be severe.

Most modern shingles are created to withstand winds up to 90 miles per hour, but even the best ones will start to wear down over the years between all of the sun, rain, and possible hail. The best way to prevent roof damage and possible water damage is to make sure that your roof is in good shape. Do you know how old your roof is? If you built your home, you should know, but if you purchased it from someone else, the roof’s age should have been disclosed in the paperwork. In either case, you should have your roof inspected occasionally for any kind of damage. You can hire a professional, climb a ladder and do it yourself (be careful) or maybe grab a friend with a drone and have them do a few slow passes to look for damage. 

If you are suffering from storm water damage, make sure to contact the professionals at SERVPRO.