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    15 Ways to Keep Your Roof Safe From a Storm

    One of the things that can really make or break your roof is when a storm comes. Orlando storms may be hard on your roof and may even cause a leak. There are a number of different things that you can do to help prevent this from happening, and you can do these on your own or hire a professional service to get the job done. Here are some of the best 15 ways to keep your roof safe from a storm.

    First off, be prepared. It is never fun to think about a storm but it is something that most of us have to deal with at some point. If you live in an area where there is a chance of significant rainfall each year, you might want to make preparations. Make sure that you have tarps, extra roofing materials, extra protection for your roof, and other supplies. You can find all of this stuff at any home improvement store.

     

    When the ground is wet, it can hold a lot more water, which will increase the weight of your roof. This means that you will want to make sure that your roof is able to handle being full or partially filled up. If it gets too full, there is the risk that it will break because of the weight.

     

    Don't build your gutters close to your home. If you do, the rain will run off into your yard. If it is close to your home, there is a chance that it will collect at least some water. If it gets into your home, then you will have to deal with mold and possible carpets that have been soaked with water. Both of these will make it very difficult to have a nice, dry time outdoors.

     

    If a storm should happen, be prepared to stay. If you hear reports of ceilings collapsing, or trees getting limbs in them, get to safety before it's too late. Try to take shelter in a basement, garage, school building, or other place that is safe. You will have to make sure that you are able to get to the building if the storm should hit and to check on anyone who may be injured.

     

    Do what you can to keep your gutters clear. A lot of people think that they should just knock them down when there is a storm. This is not always a good idea. The rain could flood them, and make sure that they are still working properly. Make sure that you clean them out at least once a year so that they are ready for the next storm.

     

    Don't allow your grass to go flat. Your grass can get damaged if it becomes too dry, and it will hold on to a lot more water. If it gets to be too wet, the roots of your grass could actually break off. This will allow water to seep through into the basement or any other area under your house, and it will eventually cause the entire thing to go flat. You will want to make sure that you keep your grass cut short, so that it stays healthy and looks great.

     

    These are just a few of the many things that you can do to keep your home safe from damage. You will want to talk to your homeowner's insurance company, and then you will want to discuss these ideas with your family, so that you can work together to keep your roof protected. It can be difficult to think about these things when a storm has come through, but you need to be prepared for the worst, and to try to keep your home from being destroyed.