CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2006--In anticipation of another potentially devastating hurricane season, the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) is offering homeowners tips to help them protect homes from hurricane damage. TRI is issuing these tips in response to many meteorological experts' predictions that the imminent 2006 hurricane season will either equal or surpass the previous two years' in both number and strength of storms. Homeowners can find additional valuable information at TRI's Web site, www.tileroofing.org. Hurricanes are among nature's most devastating natural disasters, posing both wind and flood damage potential, but homeowners can take steps to reduce the chance of major property damage and injury to family members. Ideal protection for a home prevents wind from damaging the home in a way that allows water to enter. "Although tile provides more protection than other roofing materials, a hurricane can affect every home on or near the southeastern coast, and we want to be sure people have enough information to protect themselves and their homes." THE ADVANTAGES OF TILE ROOFING Tile's durability has been clearly demonstrated by how well it has withstood the test of time, weather and natural disasters. Today's tile roofing is better than ever: stronger, more energy-efficient, Class A Fire rated, able to withstand high winds, hail and earthquakes better than any other roofing material. Along with beauty, tile can insulate and add safety to any home or building, assuring long-term value. Homeowners can find more roof protection tips and information on the advantages of tile roofing by visiting www.tileroofing.org.
