Even though hurricanes can strike at any time of the hurricane season, Florida is most likely to get hit by landfall hurricanes between the middle of August and the end of October. Although we wish you never have to experience one, we thought it would be wise to prepare for the worst, so that’s why we’ve written this article for you, which outlines some simple tips to prevent hurricane damage to buildings.
Let’s begin!
- Check your roof
When a hurricane hits, the roof is the first thing to suffer. If it is not maintained or installed properly, there can be significant damage caused to a building. Our expert team of engineers also suggests that buildings be designed with multiple slope roofs, as they have more resistance against cyclonic wind forces.
To get your roof inspected for quality, get in touch with us for exceptional structural engineering services provided by our expertise.
- Inspect doors and windows
To prevent water from entering the building, it is important that the doors and windows be properly sealed and that there be no cracks or leakages, as flood water can cause serious structural damage. Restoration after water intrusion can be expensive and time-consuming, so it’s better to keep a check on these aspects beforehand and prepare your building to withstand hurricane season.
- Structural Inspection
To make it simple to identify and recover hurricane damage after a building has been hit, hire a professional to inspect your building’s structural integrity before a disaster strikes. A detailed inspection of an undamaged building is a vital aspect of the prevention and recovery of hurricane damage.
- Safe storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials
Hazardous materials can become more risky and pose more threats during a hurricane, especially if they are lost or damaged by floodwater. So they must be safely stored and properly labeled as per instructions.
The aforementioned precautions won’t stop a hurricane from happening, but they will undoubtedly help lessen the damage the disaster causes. The engineers at Universal Engineering offer top-notch inspection services for both pre-and post-disaster scenarios. So contact us today and get your building ready for hurricane protection.