Preparing the outside of your house for storms

2/12/2020 (Permalink)

With the spring quickly approaching it's about that time to start your spring cleaning before the storm and rainy season begins. We have created a handy checklist of some important things to watch out for, and to help you protect your home and property.

5 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WIND AND STORM DAMAGE

1.  CHECK AND REPAIR YOUR ROOF'S FLASHING AND SECURE LOOSE SHINGLES— Loose or damaged flashings can allow wind and rain to get under the shingles and cause damage.
2. REMOVE TREES TOO CLOSE TO YOUR HOME— Trees that are too close to the home can cause major damage if it should fall during a storm.  Even healthy trees can topple if the ground becomes too over saturated and soft.
3. TRIM YOUR TREES AND LARGER SIZED BUSHES-- Damaged or dead branches and limbs can break off and become projectiles during high wind storms, causing damage to your home and property. 
4. SECURE YOUR GUTTERS AND CLEAN THEM OF ANY DIRT AND DEBRIS— Common sense?  Maybe, but you would be surprised how many people neglect the care of their gutters.  Check your gutters and make sure they are securely attached to your home.  Make repairs if needed.  Keeping your gutters clear of dirt and debris (branches, leaves…. BIRD NESTS??!!) will help keep rain water flowing off your roof.  When your gutters are clogged up the water can’t drain properly.  Eventually the water will pool and drain back into your roof, creating another set of problems.  LEAKING ROOF.  WATER DAMAGE.  MOLD.
5. WAIT UNTIL LATE SPRING TO PUT OUT LAWN FURNITURE— This sounds like a good idea, right?  Early spring thunderstorms can be damaging, so waiting would make sense.

Hopefully these tips and suggestions are helpful.  Being proactive against potential wind and storm damage is always better than dealing with costly repairs that could have been avoided.

If you have suffered damage due to severe weather, wind damage, or storm damage call us today at (856) 349-7318.