Did you just move to a coastal region of the country? If you did, then you most likely live in a hurricane prone area. If that’s the case then you need to prepare your home for hurricane season. Here are some helpful tips that you can start putting into place.
Always Protect Your Windows
One of the best ways to prepare your home for hurricane season is to protect your windows. You can accomplish this goal in a few ways. Here’s how:
- Get impact resistant windows – This is a spectacular way to protect your home during a hurricane because these types of windows are designed to take on the impact from hurricane force winds. They do not need hurricane shutters during a hurricane which makes them very unique. Some homeowners replace all of their windows with impact-resistant windows and other homeowners opt to replace the largest windows of their home with these kinds of windows. Call your local window installer for more information.
- Install hurricane shutters – If you’re not in the position to replace all of your windows with impact resistant windows, then you should consider having hurricane shutters installed. They also can take on the impact caused by hurricane-force winds.
- Have enough plywood to protect your windows – If both hurricane shutters and impact-resistant windows are out of your budget, then you should get plywood boards that are at least ⅝ inch thick. Measure your windows before you go and get enough to reinforce all of your windows during a hurricane. Be sure to store these boards in a cool dark place.
Get Your Roof Inspected
Is your roof in good enough condition to withstand a hurricane? The only way to find out the answer to this question is to get your roof professionally inspected. Get this done sooner than later in case you need to repair or replace your roof.
Have Hurricane Supplies
If you live in a hurricane prone area you should always have hurricane supplies. Here’s what most people have:
- Candles
- Flashlights
- Oil lamps
- Non-perishable food
- Water
- Can opener
- Cash
- First aid kit
- Medication
- Whistle
This guest post was created by Willow at:
Southeast General Contractors Group Inc.
3121 Skyway Cir F, Melbourne, FL 32934
(877) 407-3535