How To Protect Your Dutchess County Home From Severe Weather

10/29/2020 (Permalink)

Some easy weather proofing to your home could help avoid water damage from severe storms.

When severe weather is on the way, many homeowners become extremely concerned with the damage that can occur to their homes. If this applies to you, you can gain valuable peace of mind from implementing weatherproofing measures around your house.

Around half of insurance claims are due to weather, but with a bit of preparation, you can help reduce the likelihood of this occurring. Weatherproofing your home is not a huge project—in fact, it is really more about implementing a few key things into your regular home maintenance.

Checking your roof and gutters, installing weather stripping and considering a new coat of paint can go a long way toward preparing for a storm.

Measures to Take Around the House to Increase Weatherproofing

1. Keep Your Shingles in Shape
   If you live in a newer home, you may have never given a thought to the chance of having a roof leak, but there are many reasons a leak can spring up, even on newly constructed homes. Check in often to look for signs of wear and tear—often loose or missing shingles are a strong first clue. Water stains or leaks in the attic, even mold growth, are sure ways to tell you've got a problem.

2. Beat the Weather with Weather Stripping

        Adding weather stripping is an afternoon              project that has many benefits.                            Weather stripping is installed around the              doors and windows of the home to seal                them from the outside world. Not only does          it help prevent water damage from heavy            rains, but it is also recommended by                    Energy.gov because of how much it can                save homeowners on energy bills.

3. Gut Debris from Your Gutters
    Clogged gutters can lead to water standing in      places where it should not be, which can              eventually seep into your home and lead to          water damage. Gutter cleanings should be            done at least twice per year to remove any          debris, in addition to checking on them for            cracks, signs of drainage issues or other              indicators that they may be in need of repair.

4. Pick the Right Paint
    The next time your home is in need of a paint      refresh, consider choosing a high-tech                  selection rather than a basic exterior paint.          Many paints are now engineered with                  weatherproofing right in the coat.                        Technologies like UV ray resistance and                waterproofing can make your home more            resilient to weather and less likely to                    experience damage from wear and tear over        time.

If you have any water damage from any kind of storm to your home, we are always here to help. Contact us 24 hours a day for a rapid response.