As a homeowner, you should take steps to protect your home from wind damage. Strengthening weak areas of your home will minimize potential damage from a severe wind event. Some helpful tips to get your home ready for hurricane season include: ensuring that trees and shrubs are trimmed away from your home, installing hurricane shutters, and reinforcing garage doors. Taking these precautions can help reduce the risk of wind damage to your home.
Precautions for the Roof
Asphalt shingles are one of the most popular roofing materials in America, but they can be vulnerable to high winds. If your home is in an area that is prone to strong winds, it’s important to have a professional roof inspection before the next storm hits. Your inspector will identify any areas that need to be repaired or reinforced and may also recommend when you need to replace the entire roof. Taking these precautions will help protect your home from wind damage.
Trim Trees to Protect Your Home from Wind Damage
If you’re a homeowner, you know that one of the most important things you can do to protect your property is to keep trees and branches trimmed away from your roof and gutters. Strong winds can easily knock down overhanging branches, and falling branches or trees may cause serious damage to your roof. A professional tree service will help you assess which trees or branches pose a danger to your home and safely remove them.
Garage Door Reinforcement
If the house has an attached garage, the garage door’s condition is crucial during heavy winds. If the door is not correctly installed or maintained, it is a serious safety hazard. Talk to a professional door systems technician to learn how to reinforce your garage door. If the door is aging or weak, a new, more substantial door may be necessary to withstand a severe storm.
Anchor Down Sheds to Protect Your Home From Wind Damage
Use an anchoring system to ensure that your storage shed is securely attached to the ground. These systems are designed to keep lightweight buildings in place during high winds. In addition, make sure that other structures on your property are appropriately anchored down and move any outdoor furniture indoors ahead of a storm. Taking these precautions will help protect your home from damage during severe weather conditions.
Bring In Outdoor Items
Bring loose items inside that could become projectiles in the wind. Patio furniture, bikes, grills, and toys are dangerous projectiles when blowing around in a storm. If a hurricane is in the forecast, check your yard and remove or anchor all objects that could crash into your home or vehicles.
When severe weather is on the way, you’ll be glad you took the above steps to protect your home. It’s worth it to put in the effort now to prevent significant damage during a hurricane.
Pro Home Inspection Services offers home inspections to customers throughout the Grand Strand and Greater Charleston areas. Contact us to schedule an appointment.