In any season, storms can be severe. There are ways to prepare your home for the inevitable storms that sooner or later come, however. Here are some steps you can take to minimize the risk of damage to your home when severe weather strikes. In some cases, taking these steps can mean the difference between costly home repairs and no storm damage to your home at all.
Remove Dead Wood
Trimming your trees regularly will help fewer branches fall in heavy wind or other severe weather. For particularly tall trees, experts can do the trimming for you and can also tell you when trees are at risk of being blown over in a storm so they can be removed.
Secure Outdoor Items
Loose items like grills, picnic tables, and lawn furniture should be brought inside to avoid becoming dangerous in storms with high winds. Decorations, even when they are securely attached to the home, could also cause damage or be destroyed in the storm.
Deal with Drainage Problems
Having the gutters cleaned once leaves have fallen should be a given, but there can be other drainage problems around your home, including areas where water can drain onto the foundation and damage it. Landscaping professionals can help you identify the problems and find solutions so that you don’t have any issues when the storms come.
Inspect Roof Periodically
A brand new roof should withstand most severe weather, but if your roof is 5-10 years old or older, it should be checked for loose pebbles, nails and more. Not only can pebbles blow off in a storm, but loose nails can cause chunks of roofing to be dislodged or create openings for rain and ice to penetrate.
If an inspection shows any possible leaks, getting them fixed right away will protect your home from damage in severe weather. Roofs that are over 15 years old risk sudden deterioration or failure in storm situations even if no problems are apparent.
Consider Impact-Rated Windows
You may be able to protect your windows from damage by installing shutters, or just boarding up the windows if a severe storm is coming. The fact is, though, that any new windows are likely to be more airtight and impervious to leaks and damage than older windows.
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