How to Make Your Home More Resilient to Weather

September 15, 2022
by Charlie Priest
Are you tired of finding leaks in your roof each year when the rainy season comes along? Or have you noticed your power bill skyrocket during the winter due to poor insulation? Your house can take a beating if you live in an area with drastic weather changes. Here are a few tips that will help you to make your home more resilient to the weather. 

Use Strong Roof and Siding Materials

First of all, make sure that you use strong roof and siding materials when you are building or renovating your house. Your roof usually takes the brunt of weather storms, but the siding of your house can also take a hard hit. It is important to make sure that you’re using strong, durable, resistant materials when you’re building the roof and siding of your home. 

For example, you can use resilient asphalt shingles or metal roofing to help prevent leakage and damage to your home’s interior.

Do a Thorough Waterproofing

Another precaution you can take to help your home to become more resistant to weather is to waterproof different areas of your home. Some of the most popular waterproofing treatments are for roofs. They include coatings that help your roof to be more water resistant and decrease water damage to your roof, gutters, and siding. You can also waterproof your deck and outdoor entertainment areas. 

Waterproofing your deck helps prevent damage after rainy weather. You can also add waterproofing treatments to your windows and doors so they don’t allow leaks to enter your house. Waterproofing can make your home more resilient, especially if you live in an area that receives a lot of rain or snow. 

Prevent Power Outages

One frustrating outcome of big storms is that they can cause a power outage in your home and neighborhood. Luckily, homeowners no longer have to be completely reliant upon their power providers for electricity during a storm. There are some upgrades that you can make to your home to help prevent power outages to your home and provide yourself with energy during a storm. For example, you can install underground electrical lines or electrical lines on your roof to avoid easily exposed power lines. You can also have an at-home power generator that can be powered by solar cells or water power. This will help you to maintain electricity even during the biggest storms. 

 

So, whether you’re building a new construction home or considering some renovations to your existing home, remember that certain changes can make your home more resilient to the weather. Make sure that you use strong roof and siding materials, do thorough waterproofing, and prevent power outages. These are just a few ways that you can help your home to be safer and more resilient in the face of a big stormy season.

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