Attention FL homeowners! This is what you wish you knew before storm season.
The truth is that many home repair businesses, and especially insurance companies, make their buck off of your misfortune. This is more obvious than ever during storm season. Here are seven simple steps to shelter your shelter, ensuring you aren’t how these companies make their next payroll.
As hurricane season approaches, Central Florida homeowners are on high alert. Each year, we see the destructive effects of storms and hurricanes, and it’s imperative to be proactive about protecting our homes.
While contractors might suggest expensive upgrades, many DIY measures can effectively fortify your home against storm damage. Here are 8 simple steps to make sure your only trip to the hardware store comes BEFORE strom season.
1. Regular Roof Inspection: A healthy roof is your first line of defense against any storm. Inspect your roof for loose shingles, cracks, or any signs of wear and tear. A simple tube of roofing sealant can fix minor issues and prevent water leaks during heavy rains.
2. Clean Gutters: Ensure your gutters and downspouts are clean and free from debris. This promotes efficient water flow and prevents overflow that can cause structural damage to your home.
3. Install Hurricane Straps: Before a big storm, hurricane straps, readily available at local hardware stores, can provide additional support to your roof structure, helping to keep it intact during high winds.
4. Trim Tree Branches: Regularly trim branches that hang over your house to reduce the risk of them breaking off and damaging your roof during a storm.
5. Secure Outdoor Items: High winds can turn outdoor furniture and other loose items into projectiles. Secure or store these items safely indoors before a storm.
6. Install Window Protection: Storm shutters or even sturdy plywood can help protect your windows from breaking due to high winds or flying debris.
7. Invest in Lightning Protection: Lightning strikes are a real threat during Florida storms, causing devastating damage to unprotected homes. Installing a lightning rod system acts as a direct path for lightning to follow, directing the harmful electrical discharge safely into the ground and away from your home.
Lightning rods are an extremely cost-effective measure, reducing the likelihood of expensive repairs from lightning-induced fires or electrical damage.
It’s not if a storm will hit, but when. Don’t let your home fall victim to storm or hurricane damage. These DIY tips can go a long way towards protecting your property, and your wallet, from the impact of Florida’s unforgiving storm season.
While lightning protection systems might not be at the forefront of every homeowner’s mind, their cost-effectiveness and capability to deflect one of nature’s most powerful forces make them a compelling consideration.
Being a proactive homeowner means not only maintaining your home but fortifying it. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As we prepare for another storm season, it’s worth considering if a lightning rod and grounding system is the ‘ounce of prevention’ your Florida home needs.
We sure hope this quick guide serves as an invaluable resource to our community, but where Capital Lighting Protection really makes their impact is working directly with you. Contact their team today and see how much peace of mind they can offer to you and your family.
Their friendly and industry-expert team will pay your home a visit for no charge, offering a free roof examination and protection system estimate.
Even if you don’t quite understand what there is to gain, you certainly know what there is to lose.**