Is Your Roof Prepared?Hurricane Season Preparation

Is Your Roof Ready?2016 Hurricane Season Preparation

Created by: Clay Thomas and Bill Arseneau

Presented by: Clay Thomas Eng., MBA Statewide Service Manager, Advanced Roofing Inc.

Service Manager Advanced Roofing Inc.About Clay Thomas

Clay ThomasRoofing Executive

Clay is the statewide Service Manager at Advanced Roofing Inc. He is in charge of Service

Department Sales and Operations as well as

government qualifications and term contracts.

A BriefCommercial Roofing Expert

Background:•Started roofing at age seven with father•From Deerfield Beach, Florida•Married with four children

Education:•University of Miami - Engineering Degree•Nova Southeastern University - MBA

Experience:•30+ years•General Contractor•Roofing Contractor•Property Management

CREATIVITY

95%

ROOFING KNOWLEDGE

99%

ROOFING EXPERIENCE

100%

TEAMWORK

95%

PASSION

110%

Hurricane Preparation Overview

Hurricane Season Historical Facts 2016 Hurricane Season Predictions Factors Impacting the 2016 Hurricane Season Commercial Roof Hurricane Preparation Checklist Common Misconceptions Advanced Roofing’s Hurricane Preparations Advanced Access Roof Asset Management Portal Key Takeaways

Florida Hurricane Season Historical Facts

HURRICANE SEASON FACTS•Hurricane Season runs JUN 1st-NOV 30th

•Peak Season: August and September (33%)•The east side is considered the “wet” side•114 hurricanes strike Florida since 1851•41 strikes in Southeast Florida (40%)•Hurricane Andrew (2nd Most costly in U.S. history)•2004-05: 8 storms hit Florida in 15 months •NO hurricane strikes in 10+ years•NO tropical storm strikes since Andrea in 2013

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JUNJUN JULJUL

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Hurricane Season Monthly Activity Map

Name That Hurricane

September 24, 1992

1992 - Hurricane Andrew

ANDREW FACTS1.Landfall: August 24, 1992 2.Size: Category 5 (160 MPH winds)3.Struck: South Miami/Homestead4.Deaths: 295.Property damage: $25 billion +6.Destroyed 25,000 homes: damaged 100k +7.1.4 million without power8.Rapid intensification caught people off guard9.2nd Mostly costly storm in U.S. history to Katrina10.3rd most powerful storm in Florida history

1. Florida Keys 1935 Hurricane2. Hurricane Camille in 1969

Name That Hurricane

October 24, 2005

2005 - Hurricane Wilma

WILMA FACTS1. Last major storm to hit Florida2. 8th storm to hit Florida in 15 months3. Landfall: October 24, 20054. Size: Category 2 (105 MPH)5. Struck: Naples, Florida6. 5 hours to cross Florida7. Deaths: 258. Property Damage: 22.7 Billion9. 3.2 Million without power10.2005 was the most active season on record

• 28 names storms• 15 Hurricanes• 8 storms to make landfall in US

2016 Hurricane Season Predictions

2016 Hurricane Season •Above Average Activity according to Colorado State University and Global Weather Oscillations•Named Storms = 13-17•Major Hurricanes = 6-9•Current Activity = 1

- Hurricane Alex - January 14, 2016 - First hurricane to form in January since 1938

•Wild Card: El Niño Southern Oscillation- ENSO = Transition from El Niño to La Niña

ENSO Transition Rate = Hurricanes

Slow = Less Storms (82-83)

Fast = More Storms (97-98)

El Niño/ La Niña Impacts On Hurricane Season

El Niño •2015 Super El Niño year•Heating of the ocean in Pacific near equator•Occurs every 4 to 12 years •Suppresses hurricane activity in South Florida by increasing upper-level wind shear•Can result in unusual weather conditions•2015 Hottest year on record in South Florida •Wet December when it’s typically our driest month•32 hail storms reported in 2015; Average is 18•February 2016 Twin tornados touched down in South Florida

La Niña •Opposite of El Niño •La Niña could be in place by late summer making an active Hurricane Season

6 hurricane strikes following strong El Niño year’s 2 years without landfall

“Successfully dealing with a hurricane is all about preparation.”

Are You Ready?

Hurricane Season Roof Preparation Checklist

Commercial Roof Hurricane Preparation

1.) Before Hurricane Season Monitor weather reports often during the season and refer

to Saffir-Simpson Scale (CAT 1-5) Review your roof warranty to ensure its up to date Review property insurance concerning wind, water, and

hurricanes, as additional coverage may be required Maintain & stage generators Trim trees away from the roof by 3 feet (June 1st) Create a list of emergency contacts Know your evacuation routes & shelter locations Stockpile provisions – gasoline, generators, ply-wood, food,

water, batteries, first aid-kit, radio, flash lights, and toiletries

Communicate your game plan with staff and tenants Inspect Roof/ Perform Preventive Maintenance

Commercial Roof Hurricane Preparation

2.) Before a Hurricane Take photographs of your roof system prior to a storms arrival Remove loose items around your property like pool furniture &

trash cans Cover windows with shutters or plywood Make sure all roof drainage points are clear of obstructions Clean off roof by removing debris and loose objects Check the HVAC condenser units on the roof to make sure they

are secured Check all exhaust and intake fan covers for proper securement Check all edge metals for proper attachment Protect skylight by covering with a metal curb cap or plywood Optional: Wind Uplift test and Moisture Survey

Commercial Roof Hurricane Preparation

3.) During a Hurricane Do NOT go outside Take shelter in an interior room without

windows until the storm passes Monitor your radio or television for storm

condition updates and emergency information

Periodically conduct an internal check of your buildings for roof damage, window breakage, broken pipes, and structural damage NOT A GOOD IDEA SPIDY!

Commercial Roof Hurricane Preparation

4.) After a Hurricane Use caution when accessing damage to your property Take photos of any damage which occurred from a storm for

comparison to pre storm photos Contact your insurance company as soon as the storm passes Do not attempt to temporarily seal your own roof or fix structural

damage, wait for the professionals Do not solicit unknown contractors or roofers, especially those from

other states. Do not give cash deposits or checks to unknown contractors Look out for:

1. Contaminated drinking water 2. Downed powerlines3. Car accidents4. Gas and water leaks5. Unstable structures6. Stray animals7. Carbon monoxide poising from generators:

– Use outside only– Do NOT refill when running

Pompano Beach High School Hurricane Wilma 2005

Common Hurricane Season Misconceptions

Misconceptions1.Hurricanes are predictable2.Your impact windows won’t break3.Call 911…they’ll come and help you4.I should hire anyone to fix my roof because it’s an emergency5.Roofer’s LOVE hurricanes

• True for poor quality roofers• It resets the cycle• Substandard work and materials in some instances

Advanced Roofing Preparedness

What Makes Us Advanced1.7 Offices & 300 Employees 2.Roof Connect: 3k workers & unlimited resources (Founding Member)3.South Florida Disaster Resiliency Coalition (Planning for the big one)4.Advanced Access Roof Asset Management Portal

Advanced Access Roof Asset Management

Benefits of Advanced Access

1. Collect Information• Digital account of important roofing documents • No more paper files• Cloud-based storage

2. Access Information• Use any internet-ready device • Review roof warranty, maintenance, and repair documentation

in one central location for all of your roof assets• Real-time package-style tracking on roof work• View digital photos and notes of completed projects

3. Present Information• Easily create reports for budgeting and warranty claims

Key Takeaways for 2016 Hurricane Season

• Don’t under estimate mother nature. Monitor advisories. Hurricanes come with warnings. Heed to them.• Have an emergency plan, and backup plan. Safety of your family, tenants, and pets is job #1

• Most shelters do not take pets• Create an emergency phone list and alternate method of contact

• Insurance Agents, Roofer, Board Members, Water Restoration Contractor etc.• Inspect your roof, clean it off, perform general routine maintenance• Dust off and review your insurance policy and limits before the Hurricane Season starts• Document/Document/Document with Photos and Video• Cash is KING! Gasoline is GOLD!

• Back-up generators are now in place at gas stations and your local grocery store• Expecting a storm surge? Put valuables up high, wrap in plastic• Expect traffic during evacuations, don’t get caught on the road…Don’t wait to evacuate• Based on the law of averages…Florida is overdue for a hurricane (11 years)

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