Protect Your Property From Wind Storms

6/1/2020 (Permalink)

If a hurricane or wind storm is approaching, everything you own outside your house that isn't bolted down is at risk of being damaged or blown around. Patio chairs, tables, umbrellas, grills, free standing hammocks, etc. can become projectiles that could cause significant damage to your Westwood, MA property. Follow these tips to protect your property from wind-tossed projectiles.

Secure Your Outdoor Furnishings

Bring your patio furniture, outdoor toys, container plants, pool cleaning and gardening equipment inside to prevent damage to your house or other parts of your property. Anchor heavier outdoor objects that can't easily be brought inside to something solid with rope, chains, etc.

If possible, bring gas or charcoal grills inside. Important: never use grills inside or store propane tanks inside your home or garage! Chain propane tanks in an upright position to a secure object away from your home, so they don’t get lifted by winds.

Prune Trees and Shrubs

Ideally, you prune dying and weak branches of trees and shrubs throughout the year as part of your regular yard maintenance. If not, do this before the storm to prevent branches from being tossed by powerful winds. Fallen branches branches can cause significant damage to roofs.

If your home or business suffers damage from a natural disaster, call SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield today at 860.649.0836

We’re Here for You

If your home or business suffers storm damage from a natural disaster, call the experts of SERVPRO of Norwood/West Roxbury at (781) 769-9125. We will make it, "Like it never even happened."