3 Ways to Protect Your Home from Storm Damage
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- 10 Jun, 2020
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Protect your home from summer storms
Now that warm weather is here, it’s time to make sure your house is prepared for summer storms. Strong winds from storms can cause damage, large or small, to your house, so you should do what you can now to prepare. Here are some preventative actions you can take:
1. Trim tree branches
Large trees around your home can be a hazard during storms or tornados. Strong winds can blow off large or dead tree branches that can hit your home. Inspect the trees on your property and look for loose, dead or especially large branches. If a branch looks like it could easily snap or fall, consider trimming it to avoid it falling in the future. Trimming branches can be difficult and potentially dangerous, so reach out to a professional if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself.
2. Replace shingles
Shingles form a protective layer over your house that protects you from the elements. Missing shingles on your roof means your home is more likely to let in wind and leak during a storm, bringing the outside damage in. Damaged shingles are also more likely to break free and leave spots in your roof open to wind and water.
It only takes a small opening for wind to get underneath a piece of siding and tear it off—even a small opening in your windows or doors could start expanding. The windows of your home could be vulnerable to leaking during severe storms if they’re poorly sealed and strong winds could even shatter them. Make sure your windows are properly sealed to keep out wind and moisture. If they’re old and not sealing properly, consider getting them replaced. You could also install plastic or metal storm shutters over your windows for extra protection.
When you’re prepared, you don’t need to worry about spring and summer storms. Taking preventative steps to protect your home from storm damage could save you the stress and cost of repairs down the line.
Looking for more information on how to protect your home from storms? Final Touch Construction and Remodeling specializes in roofing, remodeling, damage restoration and more. Learn more here.
