Protect your home! Storm Eunice to batter UK – is your roof safe?

Strong winds in excess of 90mph are expected to sweep the nation from tomorrow, threatening a “significant danger to life” according to the Met Office. Flying debris and damage to structures are just some of the dangers of the brewing Storm Eunice – and the roof of your home is a prime target. Luckily, protecting your property ahead of the Friday morning chaos can be done in a few simple steps. Express.co.uk reveals how.

With Storm Dudley having already hit the UK, the Met Office has warned that Storm Eunice could be even more damaging.

Stronger gusts of wind and a chance of heavy snowfall in more northern parts of the country will put homes at risk of structural damage if residents fail to prepare for the challenging weather.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “After the impacts from Storm Dudley for many on Wednesday, Storm Eunice will bring damaging gusts in what could be one of the most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years.”

“The red warning area indicates a significant danger to life as extremely strong winds provide the potential for damage to structures and flying debris.”

The fallout of the storm is forecast to be so severe that the Government has announced an army stand-by to help the nation recover from the effects – but what can you do to minimise damage to the roof over your head in the meantime?

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Prepare for the storm damage

If you notice any internal issues within your loft, you should stock up on a few essentials to minimise the damage to your home from the gusty winds and heavy rain.

Use buckets to position underneath existing damp patches to catch any flowing water during the storm.

Treat the existing mould with soapy water and dry the area completely.

Before the storm hits, air your loft space to prevent condensation or further mould before you lock up any ventilation points ahead of the extreme weather.

source: express.co.uk