Check Panes and Frames
Windows and doors are two of the most vulnerable areas of a home during severe storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes. If your location is particularly susceptible to natural disasters as such, check the caulk and glazing around your window panes and door frames regularly. Reseal any damaged seams, or consider installing impact-resistant doors and windows for extra protection.
Install Impact-Resistant Shutters
Impact-resistant shutters, or storm shutters, come in three types of materials; steel, aluminum and clear Lexan acrylic. They provide a protective covering to prevent debris and wind from infiltrating windows. For added protection, mount the shutters to the wall around windows rather than the frame to avoid window damage.
Install Door Bolts
Bolt kits are available everywhere for between twenty and fifty dollars. Although the installation is simple, its benefits are enormous. Bolt kits provide extra security for weaker doors, keeping out winds of more than a hundred miles per hour and preventing interior destruction during a hurricane or tornado.
Fix Damaged Roof
Inspect your roof regularly, keeping an eye out for curling shingles, bald spots on the roof, damaged or missing shingles, and leaks. Ensure that skylights are properly sealed and that the entire roof is covered. Even just one or two missing shingles allow for wind infiltration beneath the adjacent shingles, which could result in the complete upending of your roof.
Trim Trees
Tree limbs and shrubs provide a significant threat in regards to property damage during hurricanes and other storms. Branches within ten feet of a house should be trimmed, and shrubs should be regularly clipped as well.
Check Home Foundation
Most people avoid checking their home’s foundation because of the cost foundation reparation would be. However, a cracked foundation during a storm could be fatal for both the house and the people inside. Look for cracks and inconsistencies in the foundation and make the repairs.
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