Tips to Protect Your Orange County North Carolina Business from Storm Damage

3/28/2022 (Permalink)

Severe Storms in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Cedar Grove, or Hurdle Mills can damage brick and mortar businesses with driving winds, lightning strikes, and water damage from flooding and wind-driven rain.  To protect your business as much as possible preventative measures must be taken, here are a few tips that can be implemented to help safeguard your business from the impact of severe water, wind, and lightning damage. 

• Have your roof inspected prior to storm events. Having roof inspection done can uncover areas that may need maintenance.  Repairs done prior to the storm can minimize water damage caused by heavy downpours.
• Check flashing. Any areas where the roof meets a wall or chimney will have metal flashing that over time may become loose.  This provides a major weakness and unless repaired can lead to costly water damage.
• Inspect skylights. Make sure skylights are properly secured and sealed to prevent costly damage,
• Install a lightning system. A lightning system will protect your sensitive electronic equipment from damage.
• Inspect Air Conditioning Units
• Remove exterior items that can be blown by heavy wind and cause damage or be damaged.
• Install a back-up generator: In the event of a power outage a back-up generator can bridge the gap and keep you up and running.
• Board windows if necessary. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane boarding windows is a necessity.
• Make sure you have the correct insurance. Meet with your insurance agent and have your business policies reviewed to make sure your business is properly insured.

It is impossible to prevent all storm damage, and should your Orange County, North Carolina business experiences water, wind, or fire damage contact SERVPRO of Orange County at 919-245-0788.  We make it "Like it never even happened."