Increasing Your Home’s Weather Resistance With Weatherproofing | SERVPRO® of East San Antonio

3/17/2020 (Permalink)

If you have any storm damage, SERVPRO of East San Antonio is here to help. We are available 24/7 and ready to assist you when you need it most.

It is normal to be concerned when you discover that severe weather is in the forecast, especially considering that around half of all the insurance claims made by homeowners involve weather damage. Though there is no way to guarantee that weather damage can be prevented, there are precautions that homeowners can take to make their homes more weather-resistant.

By implementing weatherproofing measures, homeowners can significantly reduce the chances that severe weather will cause damage to their homes—and considering that implementing weatherproofing is not an expensive or time-consuming task, it is certainly worth doing.

Weatherproofing for Household Resistance

Keep Your Shingles in Shape
Newly constructed homes are not the most common site of roof leaks, but it is a very real possibility nonetheless. Regardless of your home’s age, keep an eye out for any damaged or missing shingles, as these are often the first sign that a roof leak is present.

Beat the Weather With Weatherstripping
Installing weatherstripping around your home’s doors and windows seals up minute cracks and keeps the weather outside where it belongs. Not only does this benefit you by preventing heavy rains from saturating into these microscopic cracks, but it is also a money-saving measure for your electric bills and is recommended by the Department of Energy.

Gut Debris From Your Gutters
When heavy rains roll in, clogged gutters can lead to standing water that causes water damage to seep into your home. Twice-yearly cleanings are the best way to prevent this, but it is also wise to keep an eye on your gutters throughout the year—look for cracks, standing water or downspouts that should be draining but appear dry.

Pick the Right Paint
Exterior paints are often about more than just a color thanks to recent technological advancements. Many paints now have extra waterproofing and UV-protection measures built-in, so the next time you decide it is time for a new coat, consider choosing a color that includes some of these features.

If you have issues with storm damage to your home, we are always here to help. Contact us 24 hours a day for a rapid response.