{"id":607,"date":"2021-06-30T09:20:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/?p=607"},"modified":"2021-06-30T09:47:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T14:47:09","slug":"prepare-your-home-to-stand-up-to-the-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/30\/prepare-your-home-to-stand-up-to-the-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Your Home to Stand Up to the Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Prepare-Your-Home-to-Stand-Up-to-the-Elements.jpg\" alt=\"Prepare-Your-Home-to-Stand-Up-to-the-Elements\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Prepare-Your-Home-to-Stand-Up-to-the-Elements.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Prepare-Your-Home-to-Stand-Up-to-the-Elements-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Prepare-Your-Home-to-Stand-Up-to-the-Elements-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Those dark and stormy nights may seem fun in a story book or on the big screen. But for the unprepared homeowner, they can mean costly repairs. With storm season upon us, we\u2019ve put together a few quick tips to help you get your home ready for the unexpected. Read on as we discuss how to prepare your home to stand up to the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Clean Out Your Gutters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your gutters carry rainwater away from the foundation. As such, they play a critical role in protecting your home from water damage. Clogged gutters can lead to water seeping into your basement and crawlspace. What&#8217;s more, if they get too heavy, those gutters can collapse. Consider installing a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gutter protection system (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/gutters\" target=\"_blank\">gutter protection system<\/a> like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"LEAFAWAY\u00ae (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/24\/why-you-should-install-leafaway-gutter-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\">LEAFAWAY\u00ae<\/a>. You can then check this task off your list forever by keeping your gutters debris free all year long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Trim Those Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a lot of beautiful trees on your property, be sure to take care of them. Now is a good time to call in an arborist to see if any branches need to be removed. That way when the wind picks up, those branches won&#8217;t come through your windows or roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get Your Roof in Top Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of roofs, no one wants to find out their roof needs a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repair (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/roofing\/repairs\" target=\"_blank\">repair<\/a> by discovering a leak in the middle of a heavy storm. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Roofing Contractors Association (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalhomeimprovement.com\/blog\/often-get-roof-inspections\/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20National%20Roofing,a%20professional%20home%20roof%20inspection.\" target=\"_blank\">National Roofing Contractors Association<\/a> recommends having your roof inspected twice a year. You&#8217;ll know if repairs are in order before your roof becomes a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Upgrade Your Siding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all siding is created equal. This is especially true when it comes to withstanding high winds, hail damage, and the impact of falling branches. Our United States <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seamless\u00ae Steel Siding (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/seamless-siding\" target=\"_blank\">Seamless\u00ae Steel Siding<\/a> provides superior strength and a finish that\u2019s resistant to harsh weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for professional help to prepare your home to stand up to the elements this storm season, call on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spotless &amp; Seamless (opens in a new tab)\">Spotless &amp; Seamless<\/a>. We are your top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/about-us\/service-area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Twin Cities contractor (opens in a new tab)\">Twin Cities contractor<\/a> for home exteriors needs. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Contact us (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us<\/a> today for a free estimate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Those dark and stormy nights may seem fun in a story book or on the big screen. But for the unprepared homeowner, they can mean costly repairs. With storm season upon us, we\u2019ve put together a few quick tips to help you get your home ready for the unexpected. 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