Not all Roofing in Fort Myers is done the same. The type of roof you have on your house can make a big difference when a storm hits. The shape of your roof and the materials used can make a big difference. A hip and gable roof with four slanted roof sections performed the best during high winds, but this is not easily changed if you do not have a hip roof. The type of roof you have installed can also make a big difference.

Which kinds of roofs survived?

• Metal roofs had the fewest problems, followed by tiles applied with concrete or foam adhesive.
• Nailed-on tiles didn’t fare as well in the weather.
• Shingle roofs did not fare as well as tile. A new dimensional shingle roof will hold up much better than a 3 tab roof.
• When was your roof installed? Roofs installed after the mid-1990s, when building codes began to change statewide after Hurricane Andrew, survived better than those installed earlier.

Shingle roofs

How old is your shingle roof? An old roof will not fare as well in a storm. Shingles become brittle and lose adhesion in the Florida sun after about 12 years even if they were properly installed. Has your shingle roof been re-roofed on top of old shingles? If so, beware. Large segments of those newer layers flew off in the high winds.

Tile roofs

Tiles applied with only concrete or foam adhesive fared better than nailed-on or screwed-on tiles, which can begin leaking after seven to 10 years. As with shingles, age affects performance.

Flat roofs

How many layers or ‘plys’ make up your flat roof? A three- or four-ply interlining (under the roof coating) is generally better than two. Expect a multi-layered flat roof to last 15 to 18 years.

Metal roofs

Metal roofs can be your best option to withstand high winds. Metal roofs are also the most expensive roof you can invest in for you house

If your roof is more than 12 years old, it is time to call a qualified Fort Myers Roofing company like Resolute Roofing to inspect your roof and discuss your options to be ready for hurricane season.