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Quick Tips to Prepare Your Home Against Spring Storms

Winter is over and spring is here. Protect your home against the new season’s storms with these simple tips from Deschutes Roofing & Insulation, your trusted roofing and seamless gutters provider.

Clean Gutters and Trimmed Trees

Gutters play an important role during spring storms. Remove winter’s debris from your gutters, drains, and downspouts so that waters from heavy rains can flow freely off your roof. Check if your gutters do not have cracks, peeling, or rust. As you clean your gutters, do not forget to trim and prune trees near your roof because dead branches could end up being dangerous projectiles in a severe storm and cause damage to your roof. If you have the budget to take your gutters to the next level, consider seamless gutters by Deschutes Roofing & Insulation.

Check Your Exterior Regularly

Roofing repairs providers recommend having a regular walkaround for your roof inspection and check for any visible wearing or damage. Check for any loose shingles or shingles that have already fallen to the ground. Check the siding to see if it’s firmly in place. Cover up by closing storm shutters if your home has them. Or check around your windows and doors for necessary seal up. If your home resides in a hail-prone area, you may want to consider roof replacement and upgrade to impact-resistant roof shingles.

Create a Storm Safety Plan

Get together with your family and discuss what to do if there’s a big storm. Create a plan for all potential natural disasters that may affect your area of the country. You may also sign up for weather alerts to keep you updated and informed. Know the safest place to shelter in the house? Is it the same place for every storm? Learn the routes in case there’s an evacuation. And create a communication plan for times when you’re not together. Bringing emergency kits and supplies into the safe area, and predetermine who grabs what. Review your plans twice a year.

Count on Deschutes Roofing & Insulation for all your roofing and seamless gutter needs. Call us at (541) 728-0004 or fill out our contact form to set a consultation.

Carlos Simpson

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