What type of plywood is used for hurricane protection?

• <div><p>Use plywood that is at least a half-inch thick to protect your windows during hurricane season. You can opt for 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plywood for greater protection if you’re concerned about blown debris or have trees right outside your windows. Thinner plywood is more affordable, but it won’t protect your windows as well.</p></div>

How much does it cost to repair hail damage?

• <div><p>The average cost to repair hail damage to a home is around <b>$1,100</b>, but you could pay anywhere from <b>$250 to $3,000</b> or more, depending on the extent of the necessary repairs. If a hail damage repair company determines your roof is too old or too damaged to be worth repairing, then you might pay an average of <b>$9,200</b> to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-your-roof-need-repairs.htm">replace your roof</a>. Excessive hail damage may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy or a home warranty, so check those policies before paying out of pocket for roof repair or replacement.</p></div>

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Q: What should I do when I see lightning strike one of my trees?

• <div><p>Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don&rsquo;t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.</p></div>

Q: What does a hail hit look like on shingles?

• <div><p>A hail hit on shingles can look like a circle of white chalk where the hailstone hit and removed some of the asphalt granules. A hail hit can also look like a crack, dent, or bruise on your shingles. On wood shingles, hail can cause the wood to split and crack more than on asphalt shingles. The age and condition of the roof also play a role in how the hail damage looks on shingles. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain safety during snow season?

• <div><p>Schedule regular snow removal, apply salt or sand to icy areas, and mark hazards like curbs or drains.</p></div>

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

Auto Trim Design of Aberdeen

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Auto Trim Design of Aberdeen

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13 years of experience

Auto Trim Design of Aberdeen is a locally owned automotive accessories business with 10 yrs of experience. Call for free estimate!!

Livewatch Security

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Livewatch Security

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

LiveWatch Security, a DIY home security provider offering smartphone-enabled alarm systems and home automation, has revolutionized home security in America with its Plug & Protect® technology. Plug & Protect gives customers control of their alarm systems, surveillance cameras, and home appliances via an easily installable wireless control panel. Also featuring the patented ASAPer® (As Soon As Possible Emergency Response) service, LiveWatch’s affordable alarm monitoring plans guarantee emergency response times that are up to 90 percent faster than the competition. Founded in 2002 by a former paramedic and staffed by 200 home security experts, LiveWatch is headquartered in Evanston, IL and serves customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico .

"I was on the market for a security system and this one seemed easy enough to install.......went through the process and some of the window sensors were not working. I called Customer Support who was very friendly and we went through the entire process again...this time other window sensors did not work. This went on for a week or so...then the door senors stopped working....than the motion sensor stopped working...at no time in over a month did I have a fully operational security system. As I was about to return the system I was told they have "new" sensors and they just realized they received a bad batch and are working with another company.....Gave it a try....and same issue returned....some sensors worked....some didn't. I finally returned the system and stopped getting emails.....only to find that they were still billing my credit card even after I returned the equipment. Very nice people and very understanding.....unfortunately their product is not up to par. While we do have a large home, it's an open concept and the sensors that weren't working were no more than 15ft away from the base. The previous owners of my house had a wireless system with no issues at all.....I'm going to be using that company going forward."

Ralph D on May 2018

"I was on the market for a security system and this one seemed easy enough to install.......went through the process and some of the window sensors were not working. I called Customer Support who was very friendly and we went through the entire process again...this time other window sensors did not work. This went on for a week or so...then the door senors stopped working....than the motion sensor stopped working...at no time in over a month did I have a fully operational security system. As I was about to return the system I was told they have "new" sensors and they just realized they received a bad batch and are working with another company.....Gave it a try....and same issue returned....some sensors worked....some didn't. I finally returned the system and stopped getting emails.....only to find that they were still billing my credit card even after I returned the equipment. Very nice people and very understanding.....unfortunately their product is not up to par. While we do have a large home, it's an open concept and the sensors that weren't working were no more than 15ft away from the base. The previous owners of my house had a wireless system with no issues at all.....I'm going to be using that company going forward."

Ralph D on May 2018

Hurricane Film questions, answered by experts

Use plywood that is at least a half-inch thick to protect your windows during hurricane season. You can opt for 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plywood for greater protection if you’re concerned about blown debris or have trees right outside your windows. Thinner plywood is more affordable, but it won’t protect your windows as well.

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

A hail hit on shingles can look like a circle of white chalk where the hailstone hit and removed some of the asphalt granules. A hail hit can also look like a crack, dent, or bruise on your shingles. On wood shingles, hail can cause the wood to split and crack more than on asphalt shingles. The age and condition of the roof also play a role in how the hail damage looks on shingles.

The average cost to repair hail damage to a home is around $1,100, but you could pay anywhere from $250 to $3,000 or more, depending on the extent of the necessary repairs. If a hail damage repair company determines your roof is too old or too damaged to be worth repairing, then you might pay an average of $9,200 to replace your roof. Excessive hail damage may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy or a home warranty, so check those policies before paying out of pocket for roof repair or replacement.

Schedule regular snow removal, apply salt or sand to icy areas, and mark hazards like curbs or drains.

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