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Tornados, wind gusts, hail, ice, snow. These are all common weather events in the Twin Cities. They each hold their own type of damage situations as well. Tornados and great wind gusts can rip shingles off of a home. While hail, ice, and snow can create damage to the surface, allowing moisture to seep down through the shingles. What can be done to our precious homes when damages from storms take hold? Here are 5 tips on how to make it to the other side.
Make Sure You and Your Family Are Safe
First and foremost, safety is necessary. This is the first of the five tips. If any of you are harmed, seek medical attention quickly. Homes can come and go, but your family is precious. Keeping your family safe goes for any type of weather disaster, whether large or small.
Keep the following tips in mind:
- Stay away from downed power lines
- Never use an electrical device if there is excessive flooding present
- Use caution around damaged buildings and fallen trees
- Take a clear assessment of the area before stepping outside the home
Assess the Damage to Your Roof
Regardless of how sturdy a roofing system is, it just can’t compete with some of the major storms the residents of the Twin Cities endure. Cautiously, take as many pictures as you can of your roof when conditions are appropriate. If you have the capabilities, get a video as well. It is better to have more pictures and videos than not enough.
Make Temporary Fixes
Holes in your roof will cause flooding in your home. If possible, and if your home is not already flooded, place five-gallon buckets, pails, or pots under the dripping water to collect it and eliminate more damage by leaking water. If there is minimal shingle damage, a tarp can safely be placed over the area until it can be repaired properly.
Contact Your Local Roofing Contractor
Always trust a local contractor to assist you with roof repairs after a storm. Avoid the quick, hurried approach of the fly-by-night, storm-chasing roofing companies. Unfortunately, they tend to prey on the devastated and don’t deliver product material and service as a local contractor will. If anything goes wrong with the roof after the installation, the storm chasers have already left town and can’t be reached. A local reliable contractor can quickly come and assess the situation. It can calmly and rationally be discussed how to resolve any complications through repair or replacement.
We are Earth Friendly Builders and we are here to help you get back on your feet. We stand behind the quality products we choose and the exceptional craftsmanship we offer with amazing warranties. We strive for your 100% complete satisfaction!
Contact Your Insurance Agent
Make sure to call your insurance agent, and not the company itself. You probably have a good working relationship with the agent, and they should be able to guide you through the ins and outs of your policy. Ask questions about the sections regarding wind, storm, and hail damage. Some companies cover more than others. Know what your policy includes.
Earth Friendly Builders in Twin Cities is here to help you after the storms have passed. We offer a superior standard of service, more efficient workmanship, and stellar results on every job. We believe in sticking to deadlines and ensuring excellent quality control with top-quality materials. We are good stewards of the environment, as our name implies, and strive to use environmentally friendly materials when possible. You can trust us to be by your side and bring your beloved home back to the glory it once held. Be sure to call us when storms harm your home and we will work together.