Single storey

Get a builder to check your house

  Get a builder to check your house meets current building standards for your cyclone region For most Australians, our homes are a significant financial investment. Home is where you spend ...

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Check roof area for loose tiles or iron sheets

  Check your roof area for loose tiles or iron sheets; replace roofing nails with screws. The roof of your house cops a daily battering from our harsh Australian elements, weather that's ...

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Check your house for internal or external water leaks

  Check pipes, walls, ceilings and roof for internal or external water leaks. A damaged roof, gutter, or downwater pipes could result in telltale brown water stains on walls and ceilings. ...

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Check roof eaves and gable end walls

  Check roof eaves and gable end walls for gaps, corrosion or rotten timber. In Queensland we use wide eaves to protect direct sunlight entering through glass windows, in order to keep ...

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Check all windows and doors close securely

  Check all windows and external doors close and lock securely. You probably lock windows and doors each day, before leaving, but there's often one that you have to really pull hard, which doesn't ...

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Consider fitting windows and doors with shutters

  Consider fitting external windows and glass doors with shutters or metal screens One way to protect a home from damage during intense storms and cyclones is to install impact-resistant ...

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Ensure garage door locks securely

  Ensure garage door locks securely and will withstand cyclonic winds Garage doors that lead directly into the house are, in fact, entry doors in the same way that your front door is. However, ...

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Have tarps and ropes on hand

  Have tarps and ropes on hand in the event of roof damage If your home has sustained roof damage, someone will need to temporarily fix a tarpaulin with ropes to prevent further water or wind ...

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Check attachments to your house are secure

  House attachments such as porch roofs, carports, and screen enclosures can get damaged by strong winds, which then could lead to damage to the main part of the house. Attachments should ...

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Know how to turn off power, water and gas

  Know where and how to turn off mains power, water, gas and solar power To enable fast action in an emergency, draw a map of your property and clearly mark the location of your electrical switchboard, ...

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