Hurricanes are one of the disastrous natural calamities on earth. From Maine to Texas, and in Hawaii, these ferocious weather systems bring torrential rain, flooding, storm surges and deadly winds that damage homes, ravage industries and destroy human life. We are fortunate that there are some measures to take, in avoiding the dire consequences of the Hurricanes. Hurricane Roof Protection is very important factor when the storm strikes. Presence of windows, doors, garage doors and other vents open during the winds poses a threat to roof and the walls of the building. The wind may enter the house through them creating a high pressure by which it may blow off the roof and collapse the building. Winds with 131-151 mph create beach erosion, major damage to lower floors in coastal homes. Winds greater than 155mph calls for Hurricane Roof Protection. They play havoc blowing the roofs of houses and industries. It’s better to plug the windows and other vents with shutters and other materials, so that they defend the house and roof from the deadly winds.





Hurricane Roof Protection demands the thorough study of the roofs. The houses should be building according to the norms of the FBC [Florida Building Commission]. There are two types of roof systems, one is “Gable End” and the other is “Hip” style roof. Gable end roofs sports an “A” shape and are more risk prone. Hip styles slope in all directions and tend to deflect the force of the high winds and gives good protection. Irrespective of the style and material all roofs react to the deadly winds. One of the tools and techniques of the Hurricane Roof Protection includes bracing the roofs. Gable end bracing is found to the houses built after 1993, prior to this they have to be redefined. Bracing supports the Gable end roofs placed at both the ends. Roof protection is most necessary for the roofs that have been not reinforced during the times.





Installing Hurricane straps and clips made of galvanized metal on new constructions give Hurricane Roof Protection to some extent. The foam adhesives are specially made to adhere the roof trusses and also to seal the damages and broken edges. They resist the roof uplift and cement the water leakages in order to provide best of the protection. It can be retrofitted to existing homes since it is applied on the under side of the roof. Maintenance cost of this protection system is very less. Seal all roof-sheathing joints with self-stick rubberized asphalt tape to provide a secondary moisture barrier. Hurricane Roof Protection also involves installing rotating or turbine fans help attics stay cooler. They should be replaced by low profile fixed vents or removed and should be covered before the storm strikes. If not roof may be at risk. They may be blown off by the winds creating large holes for the rain and wind to enter.