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2021-11-03T14:42:52.783Z


Uprooted trees, loose roof tiles, falling branches: the damage caused by violent storms in Germany is steadily increasing. How can you protect your property?


Uprooted trees, loose roof tiles, falling branches: the damage caused by violent storms in Germany is steadily increasing.

How can you protect your property?

While stormy winds can occur at any time of the year - such as summer thunderstorms or spring showers - they occur particularly frequently in autumn * and winter.

Proper precautions against possible storm damage is extremely important for homeowners, not only to protect their home, but also themselves and others.

Experts give helpful tips on how owners can prevent severe storm damage.

Not every building is equally at risk

With some types of building, the risk of severe storms being seriously damaged is higher than with others. "Real estate located in coastal regions, but also houses that were built in the mountains, on hills or on slopes, are particularly at risk," says Beata von Poll, a member of the management team at VON POLL IMMOBILIEN. And further: “In addition to the geographical location, the immediate surroundings also play a role.

Single houses or farms in the country are usually at the mercy of the storm

. Since they are in an open area, they are more at risk from gusts of wind, like buildings shielded by tall structures. ”If structural elements of the building are damaged in a storm, there is a risk of collapse.

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Regular preventive care is better than follow-up care

Roofs in particular are at risk from storms.

When strong gusts of wind tear loose roof tiles, they can not only damage nearby cars or garden furniture, but in the worst case also injure people.

For this reason, homeowners should check their roof regularly - at least once or twice a year - for damaged or missing roof tiles.

If damage or a leak is discovered in the process, it should be repaired promptly.

In the case of gutters and downpipes, owners should check that they are not bent or torn off.

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A storm front can bring heavy rainfalls and squalls with it.

The experts provide valuable tips to ensure that your property is protected.

© Martin Dziadek / Imago

In addition to fallen roof tiles, trees can also quickly become risk factors when storms are approaching.

The same applies here: Prevention is better than aftercare.

Dead, rotten branches should therefore be removed at an early stage

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The timely pruning of the treetops is important because they are particularly exposed to the winds due to their height.

Property owners should check both free-standing and old trees at regular intervals so that they do not cause damage in a storm.

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Careful precautions are not only important for homeowners:

apartment owners and tenants should also protect their balcony or terrace from possible damage in the event of an approaching storm

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Flower pots and boxes as well as light pieces of furniture can be blown away quickly in strong gusts.

It is therefore advisable to place them in a sheltered corner or to keep them indoors.

Attached awnings should be adequately fastened and retracted in the event of a storm warning.

* Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.

List of rubric lists: © Martin Dziadek / Imago

Source: merkur

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