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Making the Outside of Your Home Storm Safe | SERVPRO of Spring Valley/Jamul
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
Have you been impacted by the unusual summer storm season? SERVPRO of Spring Valley/Jamul has your back when you experience flood and water damage.
Rain, wind, wildfires, flooding…the number of ways your home can be damaged by severe weather is big. While threats vary according to where you live and the different seasons, there is always something you should be ready for.
You might already feel like your maintenance to-do list is never-ending, but there are a few steps you should take in order to keep your home protected through every season.
Our mild, warm weather is often seen as one of the best assets of living in this part of California, but we still face high winds, thunderstorms, heavy rains and wildfires. While spring and summer are the most active weather months, a warmer fall and winter means that these threats really exist year-round.
In order to prepare your home and avoid damages, the best place to start is outside. Spend time taking care of the exterior of your home so that you can feel safe no matter what the weather brings.
While the threats may be great, protecting your home is actually pretty simple. You can add a few extra steps into your regular routines and even get the rest of the family involved to make things fun.
Strong winds and heavy rains are always a possibility that could leave windows broken and basements flooded. Keep your trees trimmed and clear your gutters on a regular basis. Make sure to always clear out loose debris from your yard, and keep outdoor furniture tied down or stashed away when not in use. Make sure you are adhering to fire zone regulations for your area as well, particularly when it comes to your landscaping.
Any time you are hanging outside, walk the exterior of your property. Snap pictures of deteriorating areas on your walls, around the edges of the roof and in your gutter system. Make sure your windows and doors are sealed to avoid having rain enter your home. You should check your roof after every wind event and a few other times a year in order to replace any issues fast.
You can protect your home with just a little hard work and no extra expenses, but there are a few upgrades you might want to consider in order to add an extra layer of safety.
Adding storm shutters to your windows is a great way to up your home’s protection from strong winds. You should also consider the windows themselves, and check into switching to heavier materials that can withstand strong sustained wind gusts. Gutter guards are a great way to keep rain away from your roof to prevent water damages.
If you have a non-attached building on your property, make sure it is securely tied down so that it can’t blow away during the next wind storm. Modular homes should also have reinforced foundation ties to help keep them from serious damages.
When severe weather is headed your way, make sure you have two ways to receive weather alerts. Identify the safe space in your home and make sure the whole family knows when and where to go during an event. If your home is damaged, call us 24⁄7 to get things put back together quickly.
Was your home damaged in a storm? Call us at SERVPRO of Spring Valley/Jamul to start restoration, 24⁄7.