Miami Roofing Company Offers Tips on How to Prevent Damage From Wind Storms and Hurricanes

Aug. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- Miami - Florida certified roofing contractor Mathew Montenegro is no stranger to the devastating effects that wind storms and hurricanes leave in their wake.

“Preparing your roof for wind storms and hurricanes is extremely important in having your roof survive the hurricane, and even more crucial, in having your house survive the hurricane” says Montenegro on one of his video YouTube broadcasts that provide detailed information to the public on the roofing construction and repair services.

Montenegro advises first of all, to seek a reputable certified roofing contractor. Ask around, friends, family or co-workers will gladly let you know who’s done a good job with their roofs or who must be avoided at all costs. Unfortunately, they're plenty of  contractors out there that may not have your best interest at heart.

Second, verify certification and licensing. Doing so is easy: Visit the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website at http://www.myfloridalicense.com and verify your contractor’s  license is valid.

A certified roofing contractor will provide you with a routined roof inspection. Most will do this free or charge you a low fee which can later be applied toward the roof repair if one is deemed necessary. By actually climbing up on the roof and looking closely, the inspector will uncover problems before they become worse or plain dangerous when the  wind storms hit. Loose, missing or broken tiles or shingles are specific things that must be handled. Even apparently innocuous cracks but visible to the trained eye of a certified roofing professional can degenerate into a dreadful situation -and much more costly- in very bad storms.

“Having a routined inspection done by a certified roofer is the best, easiest and most cost-effective form to prevent any catastrophic damage to your house during a hurricane” Montenegro concludes.

Mathew Montenegro is owner of Distinguished Contracting Group, a Miami Roofing company with operations throughout South Florida. Visit http://www.dcgflorida.com to view informative videos and learn more about its roofing services.

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About Distinguished Contracting Group: Miami roofing contractor specializing in tile, flat, shingle, and metal roofs, hurricane protection and repairs for both residential and commercial properties. Serving Miami Dade, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties