As storms become more frequent and severe, it is important to take proactive steps to protect your home from wind and hail damage. Installing storm shutters on all exposed windows and other glass surfaces is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your home. Additionally, there are several other tips you can follow to ensure your home is well-protected. If you live in an area that gets frequent hail, consider investing in hail-resistant metal roofs instead of asphalt shingles.
This will provide extra protection against hail damage. If your roof has skylights, you may want to install a shutter system that you can activate before a storm hits. Regular roof maintenance is also important to keep your roof from falling apart during hurricane season. To give your roof an extra layer of protection during a hurricane, use plywood as a protective sheet over the roof.
Protecting the roof during a hurricane is vital to maintaining the useful life not only of the roof itself, but of the house in general. Proper roof maintenance can be performed on any type of roof: metal, wooden or composite, asphalt shingles, etc. Here are seven tips to help you protect your home from wind and hail damage:
- Install storm shutters on all exposed windows and other glass surfaces.
- Invest in hail-resistant metal roofs instead of asphalt shingles.
- Install a shutter system for skylights.
- Have plans for where you will go during a storm.
- Perform regular roof maintenance to keep your roof from falling apart.
- Use plywood as a protective sheet over the roof during a hurricane.
- Perform proper roof maintenance on any type of roof.
