Renovopedia

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative articles and news from Renovopedia about Home Improvments.

    What's Hot

    Why You Need Window Blinds (Even if You Don’t Think So)

    March 28, 2023

    Trend Alert: Metallic Sheets in the Kitchen

    March 28, 2023

    Steal This Look: A Warm Tiled Kitchen in Melbourne

    March 28, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
    • Contact
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
    RenovopediaRenovopedia
    Demo
    • Home
    • News
    • Trending
    • Ideas

      7 Master Bedroom Designs With Stylish Style And Functional Features

      January 27, 2023

      Why is Garage Door maintenance essential?

      January 17, 2023

      5 Ways To Improve Your Flooring

      December 22, 2022

      Ideas to revamp and reorganise your garage

      December 22, 2022

      The Benefits Of Cleaning Your Windows Regularly

      November 30, 2022
    • Videos

      Water In Electrical Panel! Easy Fix? #Short

      March 30, 2022

      Working on My House LIVE! | Framing Door Openings

      March 23, 2022

      Framing a Wall With Angles Over Stair Bulkhead

      March 22, 2022

      Framing Bedroom/Hall Closet | Adding Basement Stair Headroom

      March 17, 2022

      Fixing Hacked Floor Framing | Straightening Kitchen Floor… Kinda

      March 8, 2022
    • Interior Remodel
    • Painting
    • Kitchen
    • More
      • Skills & Specialties
      • Exterior Remodel
      • Bathroom
      • Outdoor Building
      • Green Improvements
      • Home Services
    Renovopedia
    Home » Hurricane Ida No Match for Louisiana Couple’s Metal Roof

    Hurricane Ida No Match for Louisiana Couple’s Metal Roof

    November 26, 2021No Comments Trending
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Tumblr Reddit Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    Left: Ruby LeBlanc, of Cut Off, Louisiana, observes Hurricane Ida’s damage in her neighborhood. Right: Ruby and David LeBlanc’s new metal roof saved their home from destruction.

    When David and Ruby LeBlanc starred on a Today’s Homeowner television episode that featured an exterior renovation and metal re-roofing on their Cut Off, Louisiana home, they had no idea it would become the best insurance for Hurricane Ida, which would arrive shortly later.

    The re-roofing project — and episode — was completed just weeks before Ida hit. The Category 4 storm lashed David and Ruby’s neighborhood for seven long hours, with torrential rain and wind gusts exceeding 180 miles per hour. Country-wide, Ida lasted from Aug. 26–Sept. 4, 2021.

    Demo

    David and Ruby evacuated before Ida hit, but they were on pins and needles waiting to find out how their home had fared. They soon learned that the destruction to the area was devastating. But their new metal roof remained virtually unscathed from Ida’s tremendous force. It saved their home.

    “Our neighbor’s garage had exploded. Boats were flung up on the road. It took two hours to clear our driveway alone. All over our neighborhood, homes with tarpaper roofs suffered complete losses,” said David. “But our new metal roof performed wonderfully. There was no structural or wind damage and not a drop of water inside from the roof.

    “If we hadn’t replaced our roof when we did, we probably would still be gutting the house all the way down to the framing.”


    David and Ruby's asphalt shingle roof
    David and Ruby’s old asphalt shingle roof had mismatched shingles from quick repairs over the years.

    The Challenge

    David and Ruby’s 70-year-old home, located on the Bayou, had been hit by hurricanes before. As a result, the old roof was a hodgepodge of repairs and tarpaper (asphalt) material that suffered leaks and damage.

    So, when it was time to re-roof, the owners wanted a change. Metal was the ultimate choice, and as highlighted on the Today’s Homeowner episode, special attention was paid to quality installation for maximum wind-resistance performance and longevity.

    “Going with a quality metal roof was more expensive initially, but when you look at how well it performed, the damage it saved our home from and the long-lasting reliability, it was absolutely worth it,” said David.


    Workers stand on metal roof
    Workers from Middle South Systems install a metal roof.

    The Solution

    David and Ruby selected Classic Metal Roofing’s Rustic Shingle steel in Shake Gray for their re-roofing project. Installers placed the new roof right over the old roof, using a quality underlayment and foam under each shingle, which lock into place to give the roof superior performance and hurricane resistance.

    Installer Middle South Systems reinforced the new roof’s strength by securing each 2-foot shingle with three hurricane clips.

    The homeowners were delighted to learn that the beautiful style of their new roof is matched only by its long-lasting reliability, as proven by standing up to Hurricane Ida.

    For more information:


    Representing the residential metal roofing industry in the United States and Canada, the Metal Roofing Alliance was formed to help educate consumers about the many benefits of metal roofing.

    MRA’s main objective is to increase awareness of the beauty, durability and money-saving advantages of quality metal roofing among homeowners, as well as to provide support to the residential metal roofing industry.

    For more information, visit MRA at www.metalroofing.com.

    Source: Today’s Home Owner

    Demo
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit VKontakte Telegram WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    Expanding Outdoor Living Space With a Poured Concrete Patio

    March 22, 2023 Trending

    Types of Door Frames Commonly Used In India

    March 2, 2023 Trending

    Organize and Transport Tools Anywhere with This Portable Toolbox

    January 20, 2023 Trending

    Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | January 21, 2023

    January 20, 2023 Trending

    Ask Danny | Ep. 27: Building & Maintaining a Backyard Chicken Coop

    January 20, 2023 Trending

    Save on Energy-Efficient Upgrades with Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits

    January 19, 2023 Trending
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Demo
    Don't Miss

    Shopper’s Diary: Assembly Line Design in Boerum Hill, a New Showroom Concept

    News March 9, 2022

    mNew to the Boerum Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn: Assembly Line Design Center, from Sarah Zames…

    Current Obsessions: Festivities

    December 4, 2021

    How to Install a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

    November 28, 2021

    4 Inexpensive Ways to Refresh Bathroom Floors

    November 28, 2021
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    Latest Articles

    Why You Need Window Blinds (Even if You Don’t Think So)

    March 28, 2023

    Trend Alert: Metallic Sheets in the Kitchen

    March 28, 2023

    Steal This Look: A Warm Tiled Kitchen in Melbourne

    March 28, 2023

    The Brass Tacks: Cane-Wrapped Hardware from Sibella Court

    March 27, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative articles and news from Renovopedia about Home Improvements.

    Demo
    Our Picks

    Why You Need Window Blinds (Even if You Don’t Think So)

    March 28, 2023

    Trend Alert: Metallic Sheets in the Kitchen

    March 28, 2023

    Steal This Look: A Warm Tiled Kitchen in Melbourne

    March 28, 2023
    About Us
    About Us

    Renovopedia is the premier source for home improvement news and articles. We provide the latest news and articles for homeowners looking to find inspiration, solutions, tips, and ideas to prepare your home for sale or turn it into your dream home.

    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Email Us: hello@renovopedia.com
    Contact: +1-320-0123-451

    Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn
    Popular

    Lawn Plug Aerators: How to Protect Sprinklers

    May 6, 2022

    How Refacing Can Renew Your Cabinets

    November 29, 2021

    Changing a Spare Room into a Diva Den

    June 27, 2022
    © 2023 Renovopedia. All Rights Reserved.
    • Home
    • News
    • Trending
    • Videos
    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Contact

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.