In Sunrise Manor, the first step after storm damage occurs is to evaluate the damage to the property. The home could have sustained a range of damage depending on the storm's intensity, from minor roof repairs to some major structural issues. Common problems include busted windows, siding that is damaged, and trees that have been blown down—sometimes right into the home. An even more serious concern associated with storms is water damage—from leaks to flooding—that can really come after a storm and damage the home's walls and floors. Addressing these problems as soon as possible is a must: the longer you wait, the more you risk your home having further damage to its structural integrity. The next step follows a storm inspection: determining what needs to be fixed and what can be restored.
After assessing the damage, it's vital to prioritize repairs to make your home safe and livable in a timely manner. You usually start at the top and work your way down, making the roof repairs your first order of business. A compromised roof can lead to all sorts of other problems—leaking, panicking in the storm's aftermath, or looking to the future in a way that compromises your present sense of safety. You might also need to repair or replace windows and doors to restore your home’s security and energy efficiency. Repairing electrical systems should come next. If the storm caused power surges or outages, your home's wiring might be compromised. And always enlist professional help. Whether you or your cousin Billy is paying on the installment plan, make sure the repairs are done efficiently and up to standard.
To protect your home from future storms in Sunrise Manor, you need to take some serious measures. "Reinforcing your roof" is a common suggestion, but few know how to do this satisfactorily. Increasing the number of nails holding your shingles down and securing the ridge and hip caps with additional glue (most roofs are mostly covered with shingles; you don't want the wind to catch them and peel them off, but the wind also doesn't want to go around the top or the sides of your house—hence the highest point is the ridge, and the next-highest part is the side; if a roof has two slopes, you want it to be secured at the top and across the peak where it meets the next sloped roof down—hence it's also common for roofs to go up and down and for the sides to go side-to-side.
