If you what to protect your home from storms and their damaging effects, start by watching the weather. The information we get is pretty accurate today and we have many resources at our disposal, from the news in the media, to various applications for our phones that send us alerts about the weather, wherever we are located. Some of these applications even have radars that help us anticipate the evolution of the weather in the near future.
However, even when a storm is predicted, we must still take some action to stay safe and prevent damage to our homes. Preventive measures include:
- Have your roof and siding checked regularly and maintained by a Lansing siding contractor experienced in exteriors.
- Make sure the foundation has no cracks or gaps. In the case of a severe storm, with heavy rainfall, water may easily find a way into your home.
- Close your windows and doors and make sure they are sealed properly.
- Trim the vegetation in your yard. During a storm, the wind can make branches and trees fall down and you do not want them to land on your roof or to break your windows. Trees are typically resistant, but watch out of very old, diseased or hollowed trees, as they may not be able to withstand a storm.
- Secure outdoor furniture. The wind may turn your garden chairs into missiles able to break windows, damages the façade etc.
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