Protect your Brunswick commercial property from Hurricane damage

We live in an area that is prone to hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring destructive winds and flooding. You should prepare your property well before the hurricane hits. It is never too early to start preparing and protecting your Brunswick County commercial real estate.

You should prepare a plan in the case of such a storm. Food and water to sustain you 3 days along with flashlights, batteries, first aid, a radio, blankets, and any other emergency equipment that you might need should be acquired.

You may have heard the myth that opening your garage, doors or windows will help to level the pressure from outside and inside during the storm. All windows and garages should be kept closed, first of all due to the security from flying debris and secondly the pressure from the wind blowing into your building puts an immense amount of pressure on your roof and walls and could cause them to blow apart if the storm is strong enough.

Impact-resistant window systems are your best bet for window protection. If this is not an option for you then build some shutters yourself. For areas with frequent hurricanes it is recommended that you install hinges for the shutters versus nailing them up each time a storm approaches. Hinges will remain there year ‘round and will enable the removal and installation of makeshift shutters quick and easy. Remember that hinges should be placed on the stronger areas of the window frame. Constantly nailing and removing shutters from your window will cause unsightly damage and more importantly weaken the structure of the window frame.

The doors of your Brunswick commercial property should have at least three hinges and a dead bolt.

Hurricane resistant garage doors are the best. If this is not available then there are kits and shutters available to protect your garage door from wind and debris. Ask your local garage door retailer about other options to protect your Brunswick County real estate.

Some other things to consider: Trim any tree branches or bushes that could become dangerous flying objects in a storm, gravel or rock driveways and walkways can quickly become a high speed rock storm, look around your Brunswick commercial property and consider any objects that may pose a risk.