SERVPRO of Northern Sussex County knows the tremendous power of a hurricane can turn a home inside out and leave it in ruins. But you can minimize the potential for damage, cut the cost of your home insurance now and save on repairs later with the help of many readily available home improvement products.
Plywood: A sheet of plywood and a handful of nails have stood out as one of the most popular ways to prepare for a storm.
Fabric panels: Polymer-based, hurricane-strength fabric panels add trampoline-like cushion to windows and doors and repel flying debris without sacrificing visibility in a storm.
Flood barriers: There are several products that can help protect inland residents from minor flooding. Sandbags remain the least expensive option, but they are heavy and it takes hundreds of bags and lots of help to make a solid barrier around a home. Other types of flood barriers include powder-filled absorbent door dams, water-filled tubes, expanding bags and portable walls that can be quickly deployed in the event of a flood.
Garage door braces: Failure of a garage door can allow the full force of a hurricane to threaten the roof or walls. Vertical bracing systems are typically made of aluminum and are anchored above the garage door and to the floor to provide a backbone of extra support.