Mitigating the Damage From a Storm

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

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Ways To Mitigate Wind Damage

Many homeowner's insurance policies will require that you mitigate any damage to your Navina, OK, home after a storm. This means that it is your responsibility to take measures to prevent any further damage to your home after a severe storm. Here are several ways you can mitigate any wind damage until storm restoration professionals can get to your home.

1. Broken Skylight or Windows
If you have holes in your skylights or windows from flying objects during the storm, you should cover them with a sheet of plastic. This will prevent any water from entering your home and causing more damage to its interior.

2. Leaks in the Roof
When your roof starts leaking due to a storm, you need to cover any areas with damaged, loose, or missing boards with a tarp immediately. If it is still raining outside or you cannot get onto your roof for another reason, you should put buckets underneath the leaks to prevent any further water damage to your home. Remember to have a contractor out to fix your roof damage as soon as possible, otherwise, water can enter and cause issues with your home's structure. Your insurance company will almost always reimburse you for this expense.

3. Damaged Siding
Damaged siding is another reason to break out your tarp. If you notice any damaged, loose, or missing pieces of siding, cover them with a tarp immediately to prevent further damage to the interior of your home. Like roof damage, issues with your siding can lead to problems with the structure of your home.

4. Fallen Tree Damage
If a tree has fallen on your home, the first step is to have it removed immediately. Then, tarp the damaged area to prevent water from entering your house and causing further issues.
To keep your home safe from further damage after a storm, you will need to cover most issues with plastic or a tarp until qualified personnel can get to the scene. Whether it is severe roof damage or a broken skylight, covering the issue will prevent water from entering your home and causing structural problems.