Prevent Hurricane Flood Damage Part 1

There are a number of ways to help protect the interior of your home during a rain storm – especially during hurricane season. Today we are going to talk about hurricane proofing your windows to prevent flood & hurricane damage in your home.

While covering up windows with plywood has been a long stand by for protection from an approaching hurricane, there are disadvantages to using it. First off, plywood will not prevent windows from shattering. Also, there is risk that the wood will blow off during a hurricane because it was not fastened properly. Finally, if you are serious about preventing water damage to your property and live in an area where rain is abundant, you need to invest in windows that will protect your home year round.

If you live in an area like the Tampa Bay where hurricanes are a threat, it is best to invest in products made specifically to shield your home during a storm or hurricane.

Window options include: impact-resistant shutters, panels, wind screen and impact-resistant glass. Recently, manufactures have begun to redesign their shutters so as to allow light in and thus provide homeowners who might be boarded up for lengthy periods of time some reprieve. This week, let's take a look at shutters.

Learn more: How to Hurricane Proof Your Windows Part 1

Tune in next week when we discuss hurricane panels&mesh protection.

For all of your hurricane related water cleanup needs, contact the experts at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.