As a consequence thousands of homes all over the country are damaged by thunderstorms every year and much of that damage could have been prevented.
The heavy rains that accompany most thunderstorms often cause the most damage. Roofs, basements, even a home's foundations can suffer when the skies suddenly open. Simply making sure that the gutters are free of debris takes just a few minutes every week, but can make all the difference.
Clogged gutters means that the rainwaters are not directed into the places where they will do the least damage, as a gutter system is designed to do, and will instead pool close to the house, possibly leading to basement flooding or worse. If your gutters are old and a little worse for wear take the plunge and have them replaced. This small investment could save you a fortune in the long run.
While flooding during and after a thunderstorm can cause a great deal of damage to the home, the thing that homeowners everywhere hate about summer thunderstorms is the power outages that often accompany them. Keeping a supply of candles and flashlights (with working batteries) on hand at all times is common sense but many people forget to protect their actual electrical appliances while they are out of commission.
All kinds of electrical appliances from TVs to refrigerators can suffer irreparable harm if they are affected by power surges. A series of good surge protectors can provide a lot of protection against it and they are a small investment to make compared to the cost of replacing a fried computer or home entertainment system.
In certain areas high winds are also a frequent element of the average summer thunderstorm. To stop them from damaging your home good storm doors and operable window shutters can be a great help. If you hear that a storm is on its way remove flimsy furniture from outside the home to avoid a reenactment of the storm from the Wizard of Oz and potentially very expensive home repairs.
If thunderstorms are regularly a big problem in the area where you live you may want to consider calling in a professional to help determine how well protected your home is against thunderstorm damage and what improvements might be necessary to make sure it as storm safe as possible.
These improvements might include changing gutter placement, upgrading roofing materials or installing speciality window glass. Although to some it might seem like calling in a pro is an additional unnecessary expense the money saved in home repair bills down the line could actually make it one of the better investments you ever made in your home.
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