Roofs Inspections After Extreme Weather Events

The summer season is the start of extreme weather events throughout the country. Between wildfires, hurricanes, tornados and thunderstorms, there are numerous ways that a roof could be damaged.  

In this video, associate editor Mackenna Moralez spoke with John D’Annunzio, president of Paragon Roofing Technology about what facilities managers should do before and after an extreme weather event and how they can best protect their roofs.  

Key Takeaways: 

After severe weather, managers must inspect the roof.  (0:13) 

Mechanical equipment and condensation can cause leaks mistaken for roof issues (3:50) 

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