Everyone hates to have to spend money fixing their roof.
So, why is it so important that the roof of your house is secured and stable? Imagine that your house is like a pilot from Formula 1 racing.
The whole body of the pilot is specially protected but the most expensive and important protection is under his helmet - the head.
It is the same with your house - if the roof is not solid and safe, the whole your home is under a big danger.
The weather in most areas of the U.
S.
are not stable at all - due to many factors among which is also human irresponsibility (global warming), the number of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and so on, has increased in the last century in comparison with previous.
Humankind has to make everything possible to save the nature and not to destroy wreck the environment, but it is a tough task.
And, because of this, it is important to take the steps to protect your home and your roof.
Another thing that you can do by yourself or with the help of specialists to make your own home safe like a castle, even during a natural disaster.
Starting from the roof is the best decision because if the roof is not stable, it can damage everything else in your home.
If the walls and the floor are stable and repaired, what is the benefit of it if suddenly water begins flowing from the ceiling? Won't it destroy the walls and the floor? Let's not talk about all the furniture and appliances in the house which will be definitely out of order if it happens a flood in your home.
Plus, mold growth, destroyed walls, basement flooding, etc.
Yes, an insurance policy is something that can help in such cases, but isn't it better to take precautionary measures in advance? Insurance can take time to pay out...
and, you'll have to live with the damage until it does.
Here are some advice can be useful for protection of your "castle".
Check the roof regularly (especially if it is covered with tiles).
It is better in the dry period of the year in your climate zone before the rainy period.
If you cannot do it by yourself, search for a company in the roof repairing business to do it for you.
Don't wait till a problem occurs because it will be too late and can cost you much more money, effort and inconvenience.
Look at the ceiling from time to time - if there is a hole in your roof, the first sign you can find in the ceiling, before a leak reaches the rooms of your house.
Check the tiles (if you have this type of roof, or, the shingles if you have a standard style) after a storm or another natural event of strong winds.
Sometimes just a few misplaced tiles or bricks can cause big trouble to your home.