Severe Weather and Your Windows and Doors

No matter where you live in the country, you probably experience some sort of extreme weather. From snowstorms to hurricanes, we encounter many types of bad weather. And when it does hit, it’s encouraging to curl up in your cozy home and wait out the weather knowing your windows and doors are protecting your home from the elements.

Make sure your home is prepared with sufficient planning and protection, offering special attention to your windows and doors and their installation so your home is ready for inclimate weather.

Here are a few easy tips:

• Make sure you have a quality installation – A quality installation leaves you with the intended structural integrity and correct water management during severe weather.
  
  
• Look in to hurricane impact windows and doors – Hurricane impact windows give you more protection to your home from items that might get tossed about in a storm.
  
  
• Check seals – Every window and door has them, but depending on the age and location of your home, it is in good practice to double check the seals that help keep water away from your home during severe weather.
  
  
• Clear the area around your home – One of the best things you can do to shield your home is making sure the surrounding area is clean of debris and low hanging branches that have the chance to crash into your windows and doors.