HOW TO STORM-PROOF YOUR HOME

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HOW TO STORM-PROOF YOUR HOME
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• Every year in the U.S., floods, tornados,
  blizzards and other forms of extreme weather
  systems hit certain regions, often causing
  widespread devastation and damage. With weather
  patterns changing dramatically over the years,
  extreme weather has become more common and severe
  storms are responsible for causing billions of
  dollars of damage. Homeowners are being strongly
  urged to reassess how prepared they are for
  storms and to strengthen their homes and their
  plans to help prevent or minimize damage and/or
  loss of life.

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• In Florida, insurance companies are now
  instructed by law to offer wind mitigation
  credits to give encouragement to homeowners to
  better protect their homes from high winds such
  as those present during tropical storms and
  hurricanes. The credits are in place for the
  duration of the insurance policy and are
  available for such things as newer, stronger
  roofs and protection for doors and windows.
• So, if a storm is about to hit your region, is
  your home ready for it?

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• Have you cleared the decks?
• Clutter in yards or left lying around outside the
  property can turn into dangerous flying objects
  when a storm hits and are best stored away
  securely well in advance. Toys, patio furniture,
  building materials, and hanging baskets are all
  items that can cause harm to you, others or your
  property when a storm takes hold. Not to mention
  the fact that they may well be destroyed, and
  youll simply have to replace the items after the
  storm.

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• Is your structure strong enough?
• High winds and heavy snowfall can wreak havoc on
  your home, especially if its not designed to
  handle increased loads on the roof such as from
  snow, or impact from high winds that can
  literally blow the roof from your home, causing
  untold damage and putting the lives of anyone
  inside, at extreme risk. Upgrade any structural
  supports in garages or sheds that arent attached
  to your home, to help prevent the rooves from
  collapsing or blowing off, and wherever possible,
  upgrade rooves to make sure they are strong
  enough in the event of a severe storm.

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• If you have any doubt about the strength and
  security of your existing roof, youd be wise to
  seek an assessment from a local roofing company
  who can advise you on whether you need to make
  any changes or replace your roof altogether.
  While this may seem an unnecessary expense for
  some homeowners, what can happen when a roof is
  damaged often does not bear thinking about, and
  the cost of replacing it not to mention the
  items inside your home that will have been
  damaged when exposed by a missing roof becomes
  a secondary concern.

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• Are you able to prevent water leaks?
• When driving winds coupled with torrential rains
  hit your home, youll often be surprised at just
  how much damage they can do, and they are often
  capable of penetrating gaps not ordinarily
  accessible. Water that has leaked into your home
  can quickly do untold damage, especially if the
  rain has seeped in unnoticed. Check for leaks
  prior to a storm and be sure that your home
  cannot be penetrated by rain and check again in
  the immediate aftermath of the storm.

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• There may be little we can do to prevent storms
  from hitting our towns and cities, but we can
  certainly ensure that our homes are secure and
  safe when extreme weather hits. Try not to
  neglect any maintenance issues in and around your
  home, and always check that your roof will stand
  up to high winds and heavy snowfall.
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