Whether your home was damaged during recent storms or you managed to avoid disaster, protecting your home from extreme weather is worth the investment. Consider improvements like adding hardwood shutters to windows or replacing shingles with more storm-resistant roofing materials. You may also want to remove trees and install good fencing to protect against wind-blown debris. Here are some of the home improvement projects that will help to protect your home from future storm damage:

1. Replacing Low-Quality Shingles with Better Roofing Materials

The conventional roofing materials used on most homes are asphalt shingles. With shingles, there are various ratings for wind speeds and lifespan of the shingles. If you have a low-quality asphalt shingles on your home, consider replacing them with something that is longer lasting and more resistant to wind damage. Rather than using conventional shingles, you may also want to consider more durable materials like metal roofing.

2. Adding Functional Hardwood Shutters That Give Your Home Storm Protection

The roof is only one area of your home that is vulnerable to storm damage. The glass in windows is often blown out in high winds if it is not protected, which can lead to even more structural damage. To protect the windows of your home, install sturdy and functional shutters that will help protect the glass from high wind speeds that come with storms. Consider materials like hardwood for more durable and attractive shutters for the windows of your home.

3. Tree Removal and Other Maintenance to Keep Debris Damage Away

Routine maintenance like trimming trees and keeping your yard free of loose debris will help to protect your home from storm damage. While some smaller trees may not pose a threat to your property, it is often a good idea to remove any trees that are too close to your home, especially species like pine that are at risk of falling during storms. If you have trees with wide canopies over the roof, make sure to thin them out to prevent them from falling on the roof. Remove any branches that are overgrown and too close to the roof, as well as any growth that is near utility services.

These are some of the home improvement projects that you will want to consider protecting your home from future storm damage. Contact a hardwood shutter service and talk with them about installing shutters that will help protect your home. 

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