Steps to retrofitting your roof. County departments to contact for help and information.
Securing Your Roof
With all the blue tarps still covering many homes across the state, it has become painfully obvious that your home’s roof can be a very vulnerable spot. Once there is damage to the roof all sorts of trouble will ensue from water leakage that can lead to devastating mold growth to the compromising of your home’s entire structure.
It is smart to have your roof checked out by a roofing professional prior to storm season to make sure that every precaution has been taken. One of the first steps, so you better understand all the intricacies of “hardening” or retrofitting your home, is to contact your local county’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department. They offer pamphlets outlining the information you need to know.
And always be sure that you do a background check on any contractor that you hire. You must verify his legal qualifications, license and insurance company. To do this, contact your local county’s Contractor Certification Division or Consumer Affairs Division.
