The Dangers of Summer Storms To Your Home

The dangers of summer storms to your home are very real. The high winds, lightning, and heavy rains can wreak havoc on your property, especially if it is not well-maintained. Here are 3 potential dangers of summer storms to your house or business:

Heavy Rains & Flash Flooding

Metro Atlanta is no stranger to heavy rains and flash flooding. If your property is in low-lying areas or has foundation cracks, you may be at even greater risk for flooding. To help prevent flooding, be sure to clean and maintain gutters and downspouts, properly landscape your yard and immediately repair foundation cracks.

Lightning Strikes

Summer night skies in Metro Atlanta are often interrupted by lightning strikes. Many times, there is little to no warning. If your home is hit by lightning, it can cause all types of electrical problems and even ignite a fire. You may want to consider installing a whole-home surge protection system. Also, practice electrical safety by not overloading outlets and using surge protectors on all your appliances and electronics.

High Winds

High winds often accompany summer storms in Georgia. These high winds can cause both siding and roof damage. This is why it is so imperative that you keep your roof well maintained. If your roof does suffer storm damage, have it repaired right away. Small roof issues can quickly turn it to large, expensive ones.


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