When a commercial or residential roof is damaged by a storm, wind, falling debris, or another covered event, temporary repairs may be necessary to prevent additional damage. Examples include installing…
A business continuity plan for roof-related outages is a documented strategy that explains how a commercial property will protect people, equipment, inventory, and business operations when a roof emergency makes…
- August 15, 2026
How do you triage multiple damaged properties after a storm?
After a major storm, commercial property owners and facility managers may have to deal with roof leaks, wind damage, punctures, flooding, damaged rooftop equipment, and other building problems at multiple…
A standby or priority response agreement is a commercial roofing service arrangement that gives a property owner or facility manager faster access to a roofing contractor when a leak, storm-related…
- August 15, 2026
How do you handle downed power lines near the roofline?
Downed power lines near a roofline create one of the most serious hazards a commercial roofing contractor can encounter. A damaged line may be energized even when it is not…
Immediately after a hurricane, a commercial roof can present serious safety hazards even when the damage is not obvious from the ground. High winds, flying debris, heavy rain, flooding, and…
- August 15, 2026
When is it safe to send crews onto a storm-damaged roof?
After a hurricane, tropical storm, tornado, hailstorm, or severe thunderstorm, getting crews onto a damaged commercial roof quickly can help prevent additional water intrusion. However, a storm-damaged roof should never…
- August 15, 2026
What should be photographed and documented before a storm?
Before a major storm reaches Florida, property owners should document the condition of their commercial roof and building exterior. Clear, date-stamped photographs and records can establish the property’s pre-storm condition,…
Yes. Rooftop equipment should be secured before a hurricane, and some equipment may also need to be shut down, but securing the equipment is the primary hurricane-preparation requirement. Commercial building…
- August 15, 2026
How do you pre-position tarps and materials before a storm?
Pre-positioning tarps, emergency roofing materials, and repair supplies before a major storm is an important part of commercial roof preparedness. For Florida property owners and facility managers, the goal is…