🌀 Essential Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane

If you own a home in Florida, preparing for hurricane season is a must. Waiting until the last minute to gather supplies or secure your home can put you at serious risk. By taking preventative measures early, you can protect your property and keep your family safe when the storm hits.

🏠 Hurricane-Proofing Your Home

🪟 Secure Your Windows

✔ Forget the masking tape! It won’t stop flying debris from shattering your windows.

✔ Install impact-resistant glass, hurricane shutters, or ¾” plywood (drill holes 18” apart for proper securing).

✔ Act early – don’t wait until the last minute to cover your windows.

🏠 Reinforce Your Roof

✔ Hurricane winds can lift up your roof—install hurricane straps or clips to keep it secure.

✔ Check with your home insurance provider—many offer discounts for added storm protection.

🚪 Strengthen Your Garage Door

✔ Your garage door is a major weak point—check its wind & debris impact rating (sticker inside).

✔ Consider upgrading to a hurricane-rated garage door if yours is outdated.

✔ Brace it with vertical wood supports (horizontal supports may not be as effective).

✔ Inspect and replace loose or corroded brackets, rollers, and tracks.

❄️ Protect Your Air Conditioning Unit

âś” Window-mounted AC units should be removed and openings sealed.

✔ Outdoor AC units should be shielded with plywood and a tarp to protect against debris.

đź’¦ Maintain Your Gutters & Drainage System

âś” Clear out leaves and debris to allow rainwater to flow properly.

✔ Secure any loose sections of your gutters to prevent them from being ripped off.

🌳 Secure Your Yard & Outdoor Items

âś” Trim weak tree branches to reduce potential damage.

✔ Bring in outdoor furniture, grills, toys, and decorations before the storm.

✔ Fasten down your grill and secure any large outdoor items that can’t be moved inside.

🔌 Be Prepared for Power Outages

⚡ Consider a generator—power can be out for days or even weeks.

✔ Portable generators can power multiple rooms.

✔ Home standby generators turn on automatically and last longer.

✔ Store fuel and extension cords safely and follow proper generator safety guidelines.

âś… Final Hurricane Prep Checklist

âś… Install storm shutters, impact windows, or plywood

✅ Secure your roof, garage door, and air conditioning unit

✅ Clear gutters and secure loose outdoor items

✅ Purchase or test your generator before the storm

✅ Gather emergency supplies like water, food, batteries, and first-aid kits

Taking these precautions before hurricane season can help protect your home and give you peace of mind. Your safety is what matters most!

🛠️ Find Hurricane Supplies at Shell Lumber

Be storm-ready with hurricane shutters, plywood, generators, and more at Shell Lumber!

đź“Ť Visit us: 2733 S.W. 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33133
đź’» Shop online: www.shelllumber.com
đź“ž Call us: 305-856-6401 | Toll-Free: 800-621-6391

💡 Prepare now, stay safe later! 🌪️