Is Your Home Ready For A Storm?

8/7/2020 (Permalink)

Is Your Home Ready For A Storm? 

You cant control the weather or what storms will damage. You can, however, protect your home by preparing for oncoming inclement weather. 

1. Repair Loose Siding: It's important to ensure your siding isn't damaged. If a piece of siding is loose, it's more likely it will break free. If a piece is missing, then there is a gap for the wind to get under and do more damage. 
2. Ensure Water Can Flow Away From Your Home: The group of your lot should keep water flowing away from your home and into a ditch or a drain. 
3. Walk Around Your Property: Identify the items around your property that could become projectiles. Things like lawn furniture, tools, flower pots, and other yard debris should be moved to the garage, shed, or indoors. 
4. Ensure All Doors and Windows Are Sealed Properly: Wind only needs a small opening to get underneath something and cause damage. If windows and doors aren't sealed properly, then that small opening could enlarge and compromise the inside of your home or roof.