subject: The Basics Of Storm Damage Repair [print this page] Violent storms can cause damage in places that people do not even think to look. Storm damage may be mild or severe - from a few shingles torn off the roof to a tree falling on the structure.
During powerful storms, folks must keep a sharp watch out for threats like high winds, airborne rocks, power lines, and errant tree limbs. Any damages from storm related wind, water and debris needs to be cleaned out and repaired as soon as possible. Storm damage can rip off siding and roofing or cause problems that are more difficult to immediately notice. That is why it is important to get your home inspected by a qualified professional soon after any violent weather in your area. The longer damages are left untended, the more serious and expensive those damages become.
The thing that makes storm damage so formidable is how pervasive it can be. A nasty storm can affect every part of a house, including insulation, electrical, plumbing, drywall and even flooring. Small leaks ripped into a house by a storm, or a wet ceiling from a leaky roof may seem like things that can wait once the rains have passed, but that is a mistake. Also, inspect the home for any burst or damaged plumbing, which may not be noticeable, but can soak the infrastructure of a house right under a homeowner's nose. Just because damage may not visually appear severe does not mean that it can be overlooked. In fact, if storm moistened materials are not promptly removed from a structure and repaired or replaced, that moisture can exacerbate decay and foster the growth of mold and other microbes.
If yours is one of the tens of thousands of Tennessee homes that were affected by the recent storms and flooding, make sure to act quickly and have your home inspected for storm damages. Call an established local contractor, someone with industry knowledge that can facilitate and expedite the cleaning and repair process. After a storm, some typical immediate services must be performed to shore up initial damages. These include debris removal, tarping roofs, emergency board-ups, emergency electrical and plumbing work, and tree removal. After immediate threats and damages are tended to, it is time to call in insurance companies and contractors to assess and remaining problems, like roofs and siding, to begin lasting repairs.
If you are one of the thousands of homeowners in middle Tennessee whose property has suffered damage from the recent storms and flooding, here are some safety tips to help you bounce back from as soon as possible. Do not climb on your roof after a storm to inspect for damage. The roof is one of the most damage prone parts of a home during heavy storms. Lots of damage is difficult to see with an untrained eye and climbing up on a roof could lead to more extensive damage or even personal injury. If you see any downed power lines or otherwise exposed electrical wiring, call the fire department right away. If you need to dispose a fallen tree, consider hiring a professional to do the dirty work. Trying to improperly move a fallen tree can lead to even more damage to property.
Fortunately, middle Tennessee is blessed with seasoned, qualified builders and repairmen. As the flood waters began to recede, a fleet of contractors, builders, haulers, and volunteer clean up crews sprung into action addressing the devastation in Davidson County and the surrounding areas. Bringing their personal expertise to bear on the storm tattered regions of Tennessee, construction professionals and dedicated volunteer citizens have already made great strides in the clean up of Davidson County. Along miles and miles of roads, piles of debris have been excavated from homes and laid out for waste disposal. Armed with extensive knowledge of storm damage and equipped with the best machinery for the job, Tennessee's workers and volunteers turned out in droves to aid with precisely some of the cleanup and damage control described above. Now the time is come for rebuilding Nashville and they are most certainly meeting the challenge head on.
