Living in Orlando, we’re no strangers to the threat of hurricanes. With the 2024 hurricane season bringing potential storms our way, it’s essential to prepare our homes adequately. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about how best to do this. Here, we debunk some common myths about preparing your home for a hurricane, […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with an 85% chance of seeing 17 to 25 named storms—the highest number ever predicted in NOAA’s preseason outlook. Hurricane Potential Out of these named storms, eight to 13 are expected to develop into hurricanes with wind speeds of at […]
Wind can damage a house’s roof in several ways, depending on various factors such as the speed of the wind, the direction of the wind, the design of the roof, and the condition of the roofing materials. Here are some of the different ways wind can cause damage to a house’s roof: Lifting Shingles Strong […]
Hurricane Idalia looks likely to pass well to the north of the Orlando area, but homeowners could still experience some storm damage. With months of the 2023 hurricane season left, Orlando area residents should be ready for any potential aftermath of storms. After a hurricane has passed through an area, homeowners should take several immediate […]
Of all the factors affecting the life of a home’s roof, weather is the most prevalent. Weather is always around and is always doing its thing. Even pleasant, sunny weather that is the norm in Orlando can, over time, cause damage to roofing materials. While some of the following weather phenomena will probably never be […]
If you live in the Orlando area and want to prepare for a hurricane, here are some general guidelines to help you get started. It’s important to note that these recommendations are not exhaustive, and you should always follow official guidance from local authorities and emergency management agencies: Stay informed Monitor reliable weather sources and […]
As you’re climbing on the roof to perform routine autumn maintenance, the time would be ideal to do the same for your solar panels. Many homeowners around the Orlando area have opted for this energy-saving and environmentally-friendly option. To keep those solar panels running at optimum efficiency, follow these tips. Basic Inspection From the Ground […]
As Hurricane Ian, 2022’s first major hurricane to make landfall in the US, seems poised to make a fairly direct hit on Orlando, we here at JA Edwards of America want to remind Orlando-area homeowners about hurricane preparations. As of the last week in September, Hurricane Ian is only a few days away from Orlando. […]