TAMPA FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION

Storm and flood damage is often caused by natural occurrences such as hurricanes, tornados and hail storms. Many of these are experienced during the summer time season and may cause devastating damages to homes and infrastructure. Whereas our mother earth is unpredictable, there are some techniques it's possible to use in order to avoid storm damage.

How homeowners can not be victims of flooded basement

1. Pruning surrounding trees

Keeping all tree branches outside the roof is but one sure way of preventing roof damage. Friction from a leaning branch and also the rooftop may cause holes in the event of a wind surge. It is also helpful to cut any weak branches that may leave.

   

2. Keeping the roof free from stagnant water

When it rains, water really should run down the top through the gutters. If this doesn't happen, water stagnates and slowly sets out to weaken the cover. Removing fallen leaves from the water pipes will save a house owner a lot of money doing roof repairs.

3. Keeping a well ventilated attic

During hail storms, ice accumulates on rooftops and one and only thing saving the roof from collapsing could be the hot air emanating through the attic. If this type of evaporation does not occur, it has an imminent chance of water getting into your property from the shingles. To preclude this from happening, you need to have a very skilled professional come confirm the ventilation inside your attic prior to storm sets in.

4. Make water-tight all openings

Water from storms could get into your home through many openings including the chimneys and skylights. Sealants which may have decayed need to be repaired with silicone or tar to prevent water leakages. Window and door sealants could also let water in because they weaken with time.

5. Monitoring utility lines

This is a common occurrence for certain utilities like electricity to become interrupted when storms set in. This is on account of winds weighing documented on tree branches and entangling them electricity or telephone lines. To avoid this, always trim tree branches that are growing towards utility supply lines. Keep in mind to reduce weak trees that seem to be swaying precariously near electricity or telephone lines.

Every time a storm occurs along with your home remains intact because of the above techniques, the next step is to access your situation around your property. Trees include the most unlucky and suffer the brunt of these natural occurrences.

Restoration after damage

1. Don't panic!

Tend not to start reducing the trees in panic simply because you think that they might fall down later. Over the years, you will be aware those that must go.

2. Tree Grabbers

Timber can be a valuable commodity and there'll always emerge some fellows claiming to become tree experts. These 'experts' will request you to allow them to have permission to cut down the trees and carry them for research. Don't let yourself be fooled by them.

3. Tending to the remaining trees

Finally, employ the assistance of a certified tree professional. He/she will show you how to look after your surviving trees and protect them in the future from storm damage.