Wind Damage in Wakefield?

10/4/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Stanton County.

SERVPRO^® of Norfolk responds to storm damage emergencies throughout the year in Wakefield. High winds can cause structural damage to homes and businesses. Here are some helpful tips for mitigating wind damage:

Traditional Homes

• Keep your home firmly anchored in high winds by having anchor bolts with heavy-gauge, square bolt washers installed to connect your floor to the foundation
• Reinforce the rest of the frame by connecting wall and floor components with properly installed plywood or oriented strand board and attach roof trusses or rafters to the walls with metal connectors
  • On existing homes, this can be done when replacing siding

Manufactured Homes

• Manufactured homes are more prone to damage from high winds as a result of non-permanent foundations
• Inspect all straps and tie-downs regularly for rust, weakness, or wear and have repairs made immediately

Windows

• Install windows rated for the wind speeds in your region
• For the best protection in hurricane-prone areas, install impact-resistant permanent shutters that meet applicable building code approved standards

Call Us!

When you need storm damage restoration services for your Wakefield home or business, SERVPRO^® of Norfolk’s technicians are on call and ready to respond to your emergency 24-hours a day. Call us today at 402-370-2460. We’ll restore your storm damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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