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Largest Tornado Ever

A tornado is one of the most violent of all storms. It is a destructive spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm. By definition, a tornado also has to touch the ground; a spinning column of air that doesn’t touch the ground is called a funnel cloud. What Causes Tornados? Scientists are still…

Tropical Storms

Tropical storms are a very powerful storm system, much like a hurricane. Although they are slightly less powerful than a hurricane, they can still cause tremendous amounts of damage. In the Southeastern U.S. alone, there has been more than $6 billion in damage in the storms that have hit since 1979. In December of 2011,…

Hurricane Facts

The official hurricane season begins June 1 and mostly runs through November. Although hurricanes can form a few weeks before and after that window, in many parts of the world, such as the western Pacific, hurricanes can take form all year round. Hurricanes are usually destructive and can leave nothing but wrath and chaos in…

Hiring Local Handyman Service Business for Your Repairs After a Storm

This last storm, hurricane Michael left damage from the Gulf Coast all the way through Virginia. Many houses were left damaged, trees down, power lines down, missing shingles on roofs, siding off houses, and unfortunately some houses were completely swept away. For those of you who had damage that is repairable you may be looking…

Shingle Damage

SHINGLE DAMAGE CAUSED BY STORMS 3-Tab Shingles 3-tab shingles are the most common type of shingle on the market. They are made of asphalt re-enforced with either organic material, or wood. The most common shape is rectangular, with a flat, two-dimensional appearance. The surface is coated with tiny metallic granules that provide protection from sun…