Keep Your Home Safe in Wind Storms

1/20/2022 (Permalink)

Severe winds can occur at any time, or they can accompany storms like hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Here are a few things you should do in order to help keep your home safe- 

> Review your insurance policy and make sure you understand it completely. If you are unsure, reach out to your insurance company so they can help you. 

> Make sure you keep your roof well maintained. In severe winds it is your first line of defense. Check for loose shingles or tile and check to see if there are any weak spots. 

> Prevent wind and water damage inside your home by looking for cracks or gaps around any seals. Make sure caulking around doors and windows is in good condition and fill any holes or gaps around pipes/wires that enter your home. 

> Trim or remove dead, damaged or rotting trees. High winds can easily tear up or cause trees to fall, have someone check the condition of your trees to ensure they are strong and healthy. 

These are only just a few options to help keep you and your home safe in high winds. The hard work ensuring it is well maintained and safe will go a long way if you ever experience a storm.