Does it seem like the storms that hit during the summer are stronger than in other seasons?  Well due to jet streams, changing air temperatures, lightning, and tornadoes, the storms that happen in the summer can be very violent and they also tend to form in the middle of nice, clear days.  Homeowners across the country should have their property prepared for the possibility of a storm to prevent any potential damage but even with good preparation, severe enough weather can cause significant storm damage.  When storm damage occurs to your home or property, it is important to react quickly to have your home stabilized and restored.  Ignoring storm damage will just make matters worse.

Why Storms are Violent in the Summer

The violent nature of summer storms is mostly caused by changing wind speeds and air temperature.  It is easy to think of thunderstorms as not as big of a threat as other storms but they can be pretty severe, especially when they occur before a cold front.  The mixture of warm, moist air from a thunderstorm and cold high pressure air results in violent storms with strong winds, thunder, lightning, and possibly hail.  Thunderstorms also create the conditions for tornadoes to form.  The wind rises in height before a thunderstorm and starts spinning horizontally and when wind from the thunderstorm rises up, it tilts the rotating air vertically which can result in a tornado.   Because thunderstorms can turn violent in the summer, homeowners should prepare for the worst and never underestimate the potential for storm damage.

The Consequences of Different Types of Storm Damage

Water/ Flood Damage

Weather conditions such as heavy rains and flooding can cause water damage in a home which spreads through the building materials to cause structural damage and eventually mold growth.  Excess water can cause a range of problems such as rusting, corrosion of electrical components, stains in fabrics and furniture, and auxiliary damage to clothing, wallpaper, drapes, furniture, important documents, and other objects.  Water and flood damage should never be taken lightly, even if the problem does not seem severe, because of how quickly it can spread and cause mold growth.

Wind Damage to Home or Building

Fallen trees can cause severe damage to a home. Source: Flickr

Aside from excess water, wind is the most common cause of storm damage as it can destroy the exterior of the home such as the siding, roofing, and windows.  If this damage is severe enough, it can also threaten the structural stability of your home.  It is very important to call a storm damage restoration professional after your home sustains severe structural damage for building stabilization and board up services.  Stabilizing the building is an important first step in the storm damage restoration process for preventing any further damage.

Homeowners across the country should be ready for severe storms this summer and take immediate action if their home sustains any type of storm damage.  Contact a professional as soon as you discover the damage for storm damage restoration and repair services to save time and money on the process.  These professionals can stabilize your home to prevent further damage, remove any excess water or mold growth, and repair or restore damaged structural elements.  Don’t get caught in the storm this summer, make sure your home is ready to handle the worst.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.