24/7 Emergency ServicePreparing Your Home for Seasonal Summer Storms | SERVPRO of Reno Southwest
7/19/2023 (Permalink)
Have you been impacted by the unusual summer storm season? SERVPRO of Reno Southwest has your back when you experience flood and water damage.
Wind, rain, floods and thunderstorms are all part of the summer weather experience. While many weather conditions remain mild and are actually welcome during the dry season, storms can become severe at any point.
Our homes are great at keeping us safe and dry on a regular basis, but it is important to prepare your home ahead of severe weather to prevent as much damage as possible when storms do roll into town.
In the summer, we are more prone to pop-up rainstorms and severe thunderstorms with high wind, so taking preventive steps against these threats can help you avoid significant damage.
While it is important to create and use a safe shelter location inside your home, preparing your property and your home’s exterior is a great place to start.
Protecting your home from the threat of severe weather doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. While you are busy taking care of your property and your home, you are actually preparing it for the summer weather!
No matter what kind of home you live in, strong winds have the potential to damage your roof, siding and windows. Try to keep your trees trimmed and remove dead branches or limbs from your trees and lawn regularly. Blocked gutters are also a hazard when the rain starts to fall, so keep them free of leaves and other debris.
Whenever you are outside mowing or doing some general yard maintenance, check around your windows and doors for gaps or rotten wood. You should also inspect your roof after every strong storm to look for missing or broken shingles. All of this should be repaired right away to avoid significant water damage later.
Many home preparations can be done without costing you a dime, but there are some really handy things on the market that can help you protect your home even further.
It tends to get really windy around here when storms roll through the Reno area, so investing in storm shutters is an easy way to protect your windows from breaking. Gutter guards can also be a good investment. As the rain falls and leaves and other debris are whipped around, the guards will keep that debris from clogging up your gutters.
If you have a detached garage or outbuilding, you can add reinforcements to the bracing of your structure and you can even install gutters on these buildings to help keep everything nice and dry inside.
Once this is all completed, keep an eye on the weather forecast and take cover when a storm warning is issued. As always, SERVPRO of Reno Southwest is here to help you recover from any damages you suffer.
Was your home damaged in a storm? Call us at SERVPRO of Reno Southwest to start restoration, 24⁄7.