Hurricane Proof Your Home

Florida homeowners know the risk of hurricane damage to homes. Don’t get caught off guard this hurricane season. Instead, prepare your home before the storm hits with hurricane mitigation strategies.

At Kenco Home Inspections, we’re invested in helping Southeast Florida home owners keep your home in top shape, including through hurricane season. We’ve seen the aftermath of many storms over the years and have learned techniques to protect your home from damaging wind, rain and storm surge. 

Invest in Home Hurricane Mitigation

Take the time to upgrade your home with better materials and elements to add an extra layer of security against the storm. Also, hurricane mitigation strategies often result in discounted insurance premiums.

Windows

Windows are vulnerable to wind and flying debris during a storm. When a window breaks, the inside of your home experiences damage from wind and rain. Thankfully, new window technology provides better resistance against wind. In fact, even if a window breaks, new options prevent the window from shattering and sending glass shards into the home. 

Options for window wind mitigation:

·      Hurricane film

·      Wind-resistant windows

·      Storm shutters

Doors

Like windows, if a door blows open, damage can then occur inside your home from wind and rain exposure. Replace doors with durable, FEMA-approved exterior doors. Don’t forget the garage! Upgrade the garage door to a durable, wind-resistant option, too.

Options for door hurricane mitigation:

·      Impact-resistant glass doors

·      Wind retrofit kit for garage doors

·      Impact-resistant, durable garage doors

·      Wind-resistant, durable exterior doors

Roof

The roof is the most important area to protect against hurricane damage. If the roof blows off, your entire home becomes exposed to wind and water. In fact, roof damage is one of the costliest impacts from a hurricane. 

Options for roof hurricane mitigation:

·      Roof-to-wall connections

·      Secondary water barrier

Wind Mitigation Inspection

At Kenco, we offer wind mitigation inspections. The purpose of this inspection is to acquire a discount on your homeowner’s insurance premium. Check with your insurance company before you schedule an inspection to determine their participation in wind mitigation discounts.

During a wind mitigation inspection, we verify installed protective features. We do not offer a pass or fail rating. Instead, we provide documentation of the current condition of your home. Your insurance company then uses this documentation to determine your eligibility for a discount. 

We focus on seven categories as part of the wind mitigation inspection:

1.     Built to 2001 FBC requirements

2.     Roof covering compliant with 2001 FBC

3.     Type of roof deck attachment system

4.     Type of roof to wall attachment system

5.     Roof shape

6.     Secondary water resistance on roof

7.     Type of opening protection on home

Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

At Kenco, we are here to serve residential and commercial clients in Southeast Florida with home inspections, commercial inspections and specialized inspections. Our highly trained staff has the knowledge and experience to offer an accurate and detailed inspection.

Start the summer off right by preparing your home for hurricane season. During these trying times, save money with a discount on your homeowner’s insurance. Schedule a wind mitigation inspection with Kenco Home Inspections today!