5 Upgrades Your Home Needs Against Mother Nature

These smart home upgrades can save you thousands in repairs and maintenance when disaster strikes—so it pays to be prepared!

Mother Nature can be both beautiful and ferocious. If you’re in the path of a monumental storm with hurricane winds and pounding rain, it’s highly likely you’ll be seeking shelter; instead of basking in her beauty as you would when the sun’s rays are beating down on your body and a gentle breeze is whipping through your hair.

Keeping your home and your family safe from Mother Nature’s wrath allows you to strengthen your defenses so you can weather the storm without sustaining too much damage. But what are the best ways to do this?

Storm Doors

A storm door is like your home’s bodyguard, a bit like Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard, carrying Whitney Houston’s character to safety. It’ll protect your home against the strongest winds and most extreme weather conditions, from rain, snow, and hail to the blazing sun. 

When you install a storm door, your installation protection is made up of a combination of materials, all tested for strength and resilience in the face of adverse weather. Plus, they can assist you in giving your home extra insulation too, from keeping the air cooler in the summer and trapping warm air in the winter. They’re a great choice for all homes.

Impact-resistant Windows

The perfect complement to your storm doors, impact-resistant windows are a worthwhile consideration if you live in an area that experiences frequent hurricanes or tornadoes. Made with a special laminated glass, these windows are constructed to withstand strong winds and flying debris. So even if something does get hurled at your windows as a storm rips through your community, your windows will remain intact. The glass might crack, but it won’t shatter; it will stay in place, offering you increased protection. 

Weatherproof Roofing

It’s stating the obvious to say that your roof bears the brunt of extreme weather. It’s, after all, one of your home’s main sources of protection. And if something breaches its defenses, it can be disastrous.

Investing in high-quality materials that are weather-resistant can make all the difference to how safe your home is, even when Mother Nature is throwing her worst at you. Think architectural shingles, metal roofing, or treated tiles, and you’ll be on the right track.

Gutter Guards

If your gutters cannot handle the water intake due to heavy rain, you won’t have a problem. Your gutters need to direct rainfall away from the building, and if they’re damaged or blocked, this isn’t going to happen. And in inclement weather, gutter guards can be a lifesaver.

Gutter guards prevent the buildup in your gutters, ie, leaves, twigs, animal debris, etc, and this eliminates the risk of buildup stopping your gutters from doing important work when it’s raining.

Exterior Weather Sealing

Sealing gaps around your external walls can be worth the effort when the weather turns on you. Sealing gaps around vents, doors, windows, and siding will prevent water intrusion and keep pests out. The materials needed to carry out this work are relatively inexpensive, but the protection they offer is worth much more.
Being able to protect your home from the elements when things get crazy can make all the difference to the damage to your property sustains and how effectively it protects your family and your belongings. It’s worth the extra effort to give yourself peace of mind.