Tips to Safeguard Your Home Against Stormy Weather | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

9/19/2023 (Permalink)

Have you been impacted by the unusual summer storm season? SERVPRO of North Kenosha County has your back when you experience flood and water damage.

Thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, blizzards—North Kenosha County sees a variety of severe weather throughout the year. You name it, we see it!

That means that we need to take extra precautions to protect our houses and properties from inclement weather that can seemingly strike in the blink of an eye. Taking preventive action now can help protect your home and your family later.

<h2to-prepare-seasonally">Things to Prepare Seasonally

Preparing your home for storms doesn’t have to overwhelm you. Storm-proofing can easily be seamlessly integrated into your typical routines—and some of these activities may already be on your regular house maintenance list.

As the summer warms up and storms become more common, it’s important to take steps to ensure your home can withstand them. For one, you need to check out the structure of your house, looking for gaps or places where you need to apply a new layer of caulk to prevent leaks and potential water damage. You should also have your roof inspected regularly for loose shingles, especially after powerful storms.

Prepare your property for storms, too. This includes regularly pruning your trees to remove dead or dying tree branches, which can become projectiles during a storm. You should also strap down or otherwise secure objects like patio furniture or trash cans that remain outside at all times.

<h2your-home-s-defenses">Enhancing Your Home’s Defenses

While many storm preparations can be done without incurring additional costs, you may want the added protection of some upgrades. Explore these options to strengthen your home’s resilience against storms.

Storm shutters can be helpful in protecting your windows if your house is in a location that’s susceptible to high winds. You may also want to consider investing in better windows overall, looking for options that are identified as storm-resistant.

If your house is surrounded by trees, it’s a good idea to install gutter guards to keep tree branches, leaves and other debris from clogging up your gutters. If gutter guards aren’t an option, you need to be sure your gutters are cleaned out often.

Live in a mobile home or have a modular building on your property? Those structures need to have secure tie-downs installed to make them more resistant to the wind.

In the unfortunate event of storm damage, SERVPRO of North Kenosha County is available ²⁴⁄₇ to efficiently restore your home.