Is your roof storm-ready or rolling the dice with Mother Nature? Answer these quick questions to find out!
1. How old is your roof?
- Less than 10 years old → 10 pts
- 10–20 years old → 5 pts
- 20+ years old / not sure → 0 pts
2. What type of roof do you have?
- Metal or tile → 10 pts
- Architectural shingles → 8 pts
- 3-tab shingles → 5 pts
- Not sure → 0 pts
3. Have you noticed any missing, curling, or cracked shingles/tiles?
- None at all → 10 pts
- A few here and there → 5 pts
- Yes, several or more → 0 pts
4. What about flashing (around chimneys, skylights, vents)?
- Recently inspected and looks solid → 10 pts
- Haven’t looked in a while → 5 pts
- I know some is loose/rusted/missing → 0 pts
5. Has your roof been built or upgraded to Fortified Roof standards?
(The Fortified Roof program is a nationally recognized standard developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). It focuses on stronger installation methods, sealed roof decks, and wind-resistant materials to better protect homes during hurricanes and severe storms.)
- Yes, it’s Fortified certified → 10 pts
- Not sure, but it may have some upgrades → 5 pts
- No, it hasn’t been upgraded → 0 pts
6. How close are trees to your roofline?
- No branches within 10 feet → 10 pts
- A few nearby branches → 5 pts
- Overhanging limbs directly above → 0 pts
7. When was your last professional roof inspection?
- Within the past year → 10 pts
- 1–3 years ago → 5 pts
- 3+ years ago / never → 0 pts
📊 Scoring
Add up your points:
- 60–70 pts → Fortress Roof 🏰
Roof Personality: The Tank. Built strong, locked down, and ready to take on hurricane season. - 40–59 pts → Weathered but Solid ⚓
Roof Personality: The Gambler. Holding its own, but one strong storm could push it to the edge. - 20–39 pts → At Risk 🚨
Roof Personality: The Sponge. Small leaks and weaknesses may already be lurking—time to act before they soak you. - 0–19 pts → Trouble on the Horizon 🌊
Roof Personality: The Weak Link. This roof is a liability in hurricane season—don’t wait for the next storm to test it.
✅ Next Steps
Not thrilled with your score? Don’t worry, we can help.
Schedule a free hurricane-readiness inspection with Perdomo Roofing & Sheet Metal today and protect your home before the next storm hits.
Southshore: (504) 885-NOLA | Northshore: (985) 800-ROOF