Goodnight Hurricane Irene...

Hurricane Irene has come and gone at the Jersey Shore and beyond. We spent a lot of time doing as much as we could to help homeowners battle the storm. Thanks to all who turned to us to provide last minute services like boarding up windows and stretching tarps. We were glad to help!

If you watched any of the dramatic footage from the Carolina coasts, you saw that the first thing to go in the storm was roof shingles. The news reporters focused their cameras on the roof tops and waited. At first, shingles were flapping in the wind, and when the storm came ashore, entire sections of shingles were ripping off and flying away.

And while many of the upcoming repairs at the Jersey Shore and Philadelphia will be simple, it is a good time to check for other structural damage to the roof including cracks or rotting wood. Gutters should also be checked to make sure they have not been loosened and will fall at a later date, as well as chimneys, vents and windows. A post-storm check of your building is an essential step to peace of mind.

You may also want to consider replacing your old roof now to protect your investment before the next storm lands.

Thanks again to all who called us to prepare for Hurricane Irene at the Jersey Shore. Please remember that we are standing by to help if you experienced any damage during the storm, or want an estimate on a new roof. In the meantime, here's Willie Nelson with his rendition of the classic Goodnight Irene, Enjoy!