Preparing for a Storm - Part 1

12/13/2021 (Permalink)

There are eight simple things that you can do now to prepare your home and help reduce the potential damage cause by severe storms. 

One: Maintain your yard and balcony. Secure or store items that could blow around in strong winds. Strong winds can pick up even large items such as outdoor furniture, causing damage to roof, windows, and cars.

Two: Clean your gutters, down pipes and drains regularly to prevent blockages. Clear leaves for the valleys of your roof. Keep the drains around your property clear to help surface water move away and prevent water from pooling and entering your property.

Three: Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home or property. Have a qualified arborist inspect trees every 2-3 years to identify and to identify any preventative action necessary.

Four: Fix any damage on your roof, including broken or missing tiles. Your roof should be checked every year for signs of damage. Fix any cracked, broken, or displaced tiles.