Prevent Wind Damage:

7/1/2019 (Permalink)

Summer storms lead to concerns regarding damage from hail and rain. High winds can cause debris and larger items to be flung against your home, on top, or even through windows. You can prevent this type of damage by pruning your trees and limiting debris in your yard.
All trees and shrubs should regularly be maintained to avoid any damage. Make sure you prune any trees that show decay or disease, may be leaning sideways, branches are hanging to far down, or the branches appear to be crowded or crossed.  If you have any branches near power lines contact your city or utility company so that they can be properly pruned and not cause further damage.
Keep a watch on your property and take inventory of any damage before the storm. Shingles that are loose can easily go missing if winds pickup. Trash cans, signs, and even potted plants can be broken and hurled through windows. Gravel also can be picked up by heavy winds and thrown at windows causing them to break.
As you can see, it’s extremely important to prepare for any high winds that come with storms by limiting objects the window can pick up and fling at your house. By trimming trees and limiting the debris in your yard you’ll more than likely limit the likeliness of any damage or a roof leak.