What are the Weakest Links in your Home During Hurricane Season?
When it comes to hurricane damage, it’s important to know your weakest links as it relates to your property. Prepping your home for an incoming hurricane and custom building your home to sustain high winds and flooding are crucial if you live in a hurricane ridden region. Windows and doors are some of the most vulnerable elements of a home. If a piece of debris breaks a window or door, depending on the intensity of the hurricane, your property becomes susceptible to catastrophic damage. For example, a broken window during a hurricane has the potential to change the air pressure in your home and, in extreme circumstances, could blow the roof off, or cause significant damage to your home. Additionally, when there is an opening into your property through a compromised door or window, you are at a greater risk for flooding and water damage. Did you know garage doors often serve as an entryway to residential damage? In fact, according to CNN Money, 80 percent of damage from hurricanes start with wind damage through the garage door. For this reason, you should consider a hurricane-resistant material, such as metal, for your garage build. For more information on custom built homes, please contact Truvorne at (850) 660-6900.