Storm/Wind Damage
1/31/2019 (Permalink)
Winds can reach at least 300 miles per hour during a severe thunderstorm, which can rip siding off your home and exacerbate the pelting of your exterior with hail and debris as well. Wind damage repairs can cost thousands of dollars, depending on the extent of the injury. While you can’t prepare for flying debris from other houses, you can minimize damage by curtailing debris in your own yard. To prevent wind damage, you can:
- Trim back tree branches to prevent fallen limbs.
- Secure window shutters to defend against debris.
- Tie down anything that could fly away and hit the siding or the roof.
If your siding is looking worse for wear, have a siding professional come out to repair it. It could make the difference in whether you’re left with an intact home exterior after a storm or not.