How to Secure Your Home from Hurricane Damage
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there were 28 weather disasters in the U.S. in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in losses exceeding $1 billion. Keeping your home secure and free from damage is a wise investment especially for Floridians. High winds, floods, and airborne objects can cause massive damage to properties that are not properly secured. In this article, we will be discussing some preventable measures that will help decrease the cost of damage to your home/property.
Do not wait until the last minute
Waiting until the last minute to secure your house can be a disaster. After hearing news of a potential hurricane, plan to secure your house as soon as possible. Especially if you are using hurricane storm panels, plan ahead because installing storm panels is time-consuming and the materials are very heavy. Investing your money into accordion shutters can be a better option if you are stuck in a situation where disasters can happen very soon. With accordion shutters, you can secure your property in minutes by sliding the shutters closed and locking them.
Secure all windows and doors
Make sure to secure all doors and windows because these areas are the most likely to be the downfall of the house especially when it comes to flooding. Airborne objects can break windows and cause floods in the house, therefore making sure to have protection over windows is very important. I suggest using storm panels, accordion shutters, Bahama shutters, colonial shutters, or roll-up shutters to secure the windows/doors. Having accordion shutters installed is a great idea because you can shut them yourself whereas with hurricane storm panels it requires more time and more people to help. Another downside of hurricane storm panels is that they have very sharp edges and can cause serious injury if you're using improper equipment or care.
Receive Install from Specialists
Let Professionals install your hurricane shutters with the proper equipment guaranteeing maximum security. At Johnson Aluminum Products we specialize in hurricane storm panels, accordion shutters, Bahama shutters, colonial shutters, and roll-up shutters. We serve all of Brevard County (Viera, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Sebastian, etc.) and Indian River County (Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, etc.). Give us a call for a free estimate at (321)956-3102.