Hurricane Defense – Bracing Your Home from Possible Disaster

Damages induced from hurricanes can be destructive for your residence. The strong winds can smash windows, tear apart roofs and knock over trees and shrubs. Your residence is also exposed to water damage from downpours. However, there are precautions you can take to protect your house from heavy weather conditions. Follow the methods listed below to ensure you, your family and your home is safeguarded from a hurricane and to avoid extreme storm damage restoration.

Hurricane Prevention Checklist – Best Steps to Prevent Storm Damage

  • Garage Door – To prevent any extreme storm damage repairs, your garage door should be one of the primary things to take care. Most of the garage doors in residential neighborhoods aren’t installed to defend against hurricane conditions, so it’s important to buy a support kit. By bracing your garage door, you’ll prevent the winds that create a positive push in your space. This is critical because the winds that develop outside will create a negative pull over your garage. When this happens, you’ll get a tug-of-war scenario which puts a lot of stress on your garage and roof. Supporting your garage door with braces is the most effective method to avoid major damage. But, if it’s too late to install braces, you can use your automobile to brace your garage door.
  • Windows and Doors – The other problematic areas in your home are your access points like your doors and windows. Busted windows will allow rain and wind to move through your house, and this can lead to water damage problems. When a storm is on the way, make sure you lock and secure your windows. If you have storm shutters, ensure they are closed and locked, but if you don’t have storm shutters, you can board up your windows to keep probable destruction out of your house. Also, remember that placing masking tape on your windows doesn’t do anything to protect them. Regarding your doors, lock the deadbolts or any other locks to verify they don’t fly open during heavy winds.
  • Roof – A roof inspection is critical, and you should locate for any out of place shingles and other susceptible areas. Get some roof cement to secure any loose shingles, and you should consider hurricane straps to ensure your roof is fastened to your home. Also, it’s a good idea to seal any areas where wires come into your house to avoid any water damage from occurring. During your roof analysis, this is a good time to see if your gutters are clear of debris. You want to make sure you have good irrigation for the pouring rain that occur during a hurricane.
  • Your Property – It’s important to clear your property of any loose items like patio furniture, children’s toys and other miscellaneous garden items. If the item can be picked up from a heavy gust of wind, then clear it out and put it in a secure location so it doesn’t cause damage to your house and others’ around you. Furthermore, check your trees for any dead or loose limbs and trim them if they need it.
  • Car – When you’re worried about securing your property from a hurricane, it’s easy to forget about your vehicle. Ensure that you have a full tank of gas, that your tires are in good condition, the windows are sealed and that your windshield wipers are good. If you have to park on the street, you’ll want to verify that you’re not parked under any trees or in a location that is susceptible to flooding.

Paul Davis – Storm Damage Repair Company

Even with all the preventative measures you take in safeguarding your home, there is only so much you can do. If your house experiences damage caused by a hurricane, reach out to the professionals at Paul Davis. We can bring back your house to where it was with our storm damage repair and remediation services. We also work with a variety of insurance companies and we can offer guidance and help you determine if your damage is covered. Reach out to us today at (315) 565-4150 to locate a franchise near your location.