One of the things you’ll want to do after a particularly bad storm is to check your house to make sure it hasn’t been damaged. There are a few signs to look for in order to judge whether your home has undergone any structural damage. The following are a few of those signs:
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Check outside the house – Before entering your home, look for any broken or damaged gas lines, loose power lines, support beams that are missing or cracks in the foundation. This type of damage can be a sign that there are serious issues inside as well. You’ll want a building inspector to do a thorough check up before going inside.
- Check for sagging ceilings – If your ceiling is sagging, then it means that it got wet. You should be careful around this wet area since it could collapse.
- Check for sagging floors – Sagging floors can occur due to water damage as well. Don’t tread on sagging floors if you can help it since they can cave in.
Look for these signs of structure damage following a bad storm. Contact us at Parker Young today for tips on preparing for storms in your Atlanta home.
