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Tips to Protect Your Home
Be mindful of potential risks
Check the perimeter of your home before the wind storm gets up to be aware of any potential dangers. Make any essential upgrades or modifications to protect your family's safety, whether it's a damaged fence, a loose limb, or decaying roof shingles. Consider moving any trees that are close to your property if the weather worsens and a hurricane warning is issued. The expense of relocating a tree will almost certainly be less than the expense of repairing any potential harm.
Make sure your appliances are grounded.
Along with any last-minute exterior modifications, ensure sure any outdoor furniture or appliances, such as patio furniture, barbeques, sporting equipment, and even your garden shed, are tied down and safe. These items can be secured to the ground with cables or chains, or they can be moved inside if possible.
Cover your windows and doors.
If the wind continues to get stronger, you might want to consider adding steel or aluminum storm shutters. This will keep your windows from breaking if flying items hit them, or from bursting open if powerful gusts of wind hit them.
Make sure your roof is safe.
Strong winds can damage your shingles, making your property more prone to rain and leaks, but metal roofs are also at risk of having entire panels pulled away. Wind is more likely to enter your home as a result of this. Before the storm hits, make sure you secure any metal roofing sections by hiring a professional to screw and bolt them down.
Make certain your garage door is in good working order.
The roof, windows, doors, and garage are the four weak points of a house that are vulnerable to severe weather. To guarantee that your garage is in good working order, hire a garage contractor to evaluate it and make any necessary repairs so that it can withstand a windstorm.