03/04/2024
Add these items to your spring cleaning list!!!
No one likes to talk about it, but hurricane season will be here before we know it so take these steps ahead of the season to help reduce potential property damage.
****REVIEW YOUR INSURANCE POLICY
Know what your insurance policy covers—and what it doesn’t. Store your insurance agent’s contact information in your phone. Discuss your flood risk with your agent and get a quote if you do not carry flood insurance.
****INSPECT YOUR ROOF AND RESOLVE LEAKS
Or have your roof inspected by a professional.
Roof: Replace loose shingles and ensure they are sealed.
Skylights: Install flashing around skylights to keep water from leaking into your home.
Chimneys: Remove and replace the flashing, including the ice and water barrier, around your chimney to ensure no water seeps into your home.
Flashing: Have leaky flashing removed and replaced.
Roof valleys: Remove and replace leaking valley metal on your roof.
****SECURE SOFFITS
Wind-driven rain can enter homes through unsecure soffits. Install stainless steel screws through fascia and channels so they connect the soffit material. Apply polyurethane sealant over screws and let dry for 72 hours.
***CLEAN GUTTERS AND CHECK DOWNSPOUTS
Clean any debris from your gutters. Extend downspouts away from the house to divert water.
****SEAL GAPS AND CRACKS
Use a tube of silicone caulk to seal cracks and
gaps to keep water out of your home. Check all exterior walls and around windows, doors, electrical boxes, vents, and pipes.
****TRIM YOUR TREES
Have the trees around your home trimmed by an arborist. Remove branches that overhang the house and remove dead, dying, or diseased trees.
****SERVICE YOUR GARAGE DOOR
Have your garage door serviced at least once a year. Maintenance like tightening screws and bolts will prolong the life of your garage door and ensure it’s in proper working condition.
****SERVICE YOUR GENERATOR
Set a maintenance plan for your specific model by checking the owner’s manual.
****CREATE A HOME INVENTORY
Create a detailed list or video of your belongings and store it somewhere safely offsite.
****CALL ALISHA ASHBY AT GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE
Get a comparison quote on home and auto insurance and make sure you are insured properly 337-279-1634