High Winds and Tornadoes in DFW: What can you do to protect yourself?

10/8/2021 (Permalink)

Wind damage in DFW

SERVPRO of Southwest Dallas is no stranger to severe weather. Severe storms and tornadoes bring high winds to DFW, and high winds can bring wind damage. Here are some wind mitigation tips to protect your home and family during severe winds from State Farm Insurance:

Traditional Homes

• Keep your home firmly anchored in high winds by having anchor bolts with heavy-gauge, square bolt washers installed to connect your floor to the foundation
• Reinforce the rest of the frame by connecting wall and floor components with properly installed plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) and attach roof trusses or rafters to the walls with metal connectors
• On existing homes, this can be done when replacing siding

Manufactured Homes

• Manufactured homes are more prone to damage from high winds as a result of non-permanent foundations
• Inspect all straps and tie-downs regularly for rust, weakness, or wear and have repairs made immediately

Windows

• Install windows rated for the wind speeds in your region
• For the best protection in hurricane-prone areas, install impact-resistant permanent shutters that meet applicable building code approved standards

Call Us!

When your home or commercial business building needs help with storm damage, SERVPRO of Southwest Dallas has a team of highly trained technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 214-463-5880.

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