Home Preparation for Hurricane (Part 2)

Your home is one of your largest investments, so protecting it from natural disasters is probably one of your top priorities.

This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects a "near-normal" hurricane season. That means approximately 10 to 16 named storms, including four to eight hurricanes, one to four of which may be severe, between June 1 and Nov. 30.

Landscaping

• Trim trees, shrubbery, and dead limbs, especially ones close to your home.
• Repair or replace broken or damaged fences.

Doors

• Reinforce garage doors and tracks or replace them with a hurricane tested the door.
• Reinforce double entry doors with heavy-duty foot and head bolts.
• Use a security deadbolt with a one-inch minimum bolt length.

Windows

• If possible, install tested/manufactured hurricane shutters.
• Inspect existing shutters to ensure they are in good working order.

Alternative: Use 5/8” or greater exterior grade plywood secured by 2 1/2” screws and/or special clips. Obtain wood and fasteners, cut wood to size, pre-drill holes, and place anchors on homes.

Hurricane Preparation

For more information on home preparedness, please visit the Legendary Roofing Houston at:

www.legendaryroofinghouston.com

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Home Preparation for Hurricane (Part 1)

Your home is one of your largest investments, so protecting it from natural disasters is probably one of your top priorities.

This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects a "near-normal" hurricane season. That means approximately 10 to 16 named storms, including four to eight hurricanes, one to four of which may be severe, between June 1 and Nov. 30.

Roof

• Inspect the roof for loose tiles, shingles or debris. 
• Consider replacing old or damaged shingles with new ones rated for hurricane force winds.
• Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.

Secure and seal your roof

• Inspect your roof covering to make sure all the shingles or tiles are secured and that none are cracked or missing.

Review your insurance policies

• Your insurance policy will cover the full cost of rebuilding if you lose your home in a Hurricane.

Take an inventory of your property

• Survey your home and tally your possessions each year, so you know exactly what you need to replace and how much it's worth.

Elevation Matters

• Know the elevation of your home! Are you in a flood and/or evacuation zone?

Seal windows and doors

• Check the seals around your windows and doors. Normal weather, especially in hot climates can damage seals over time, allowing sideways-blowing rain to get in during a storm.

Hurricane Preparation

For more information on home preparedness, please visit the Legendary Roofing Houston at:

www.legendaryroofinghouston.com