Hurricane roof preparation Fort Myers homeowners can start with a simple idea: know how wind works on an aging asphalt shingle roof before the next storm season arrives. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and homeowners across Southwest Florida know how hard strong wind can be on a roof.
Wind season in Southwest Florida
Fort Myers has seen what hurricane wind can do. Hurricane Ian made landfall at Cayo Costa, about 20 miles west-northwest of Fort Myers, on September 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm with winds near 150 mph. It later made a second Florida landfall near Punta Gorda.
Hurricanes are not the only concern. In Southwest Florida, late May through June is when severe storms with damaging winds are most likely. That makes the months before and during storm season an important time to pay attention to an aging asphalt shingle roof.
How wind works on aging asphalt shingles
Asphalt shingles contain oils that help keep them flexible. Over time, sun and storms dry out those oils. As shingles lose flexibility, they are more likely to curl, crack, or shed granules.
When wind pushes on a roof, weak spots matter. Loose or missing shingles, lifted flashings, and nail pops can all become areas of concern on an older asphalt shingle roof.
That does not mean every aging roof needs to be treated. Roof Maxx is for asphalt shingle roofs that are aging but still structurally sound, typically 10 to 20 years old. Roofs with repeated problems are not treated.
How Roof Maxx helps get shingles ready
Roof Maxx is a plant-based treatment made from soybean oil. It soaks into asphalt shingles and restores their flexibility by replenishing oils that dry out as shingles age.
In lab testing on 17-year-old three-tab shingles, treated shingles passed the pliability bend test, including the weather-side-down test that simulates high wind.
Each Roof Maxx treatment also includes a tune-up. That means securing or replacing loose or missing shingles, resealing flashings, hammering down and sealing nail pops, and checking the structure.
You can learn more here: How Roof Maxx works.
What rejuvenation is, and what it is not
Roof Maxx is not a coating that seals over damage, and it is not a new roof. It is a shingle rejuvenation treatment for aging asphalt shingles that are still good candidates.
Wind and similar storm damage should be covered by your homeowner’s insurance. Roof Maxx does not make a roof hurricane proof, and it should not be treated as a way to fix storm damage.
Get a free roof check before storm season
The best time to look at your asphalt shingle roof is before the next storm season. A free roof check can show whether your roof is a candidate for Roof Maxx rejuvenation.
Roof Maxx of Fort Myers serves Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Lehigh Acres, LaBelle, Immokalee, and Arcadia.
Call 941-981-0120 or request a free quote.