Did you know that more than one-fifth of emissions in the United States come from household consumption?
Every year there are deadlier storms and more dangerous fires. This is causing smart homeowners to wake up to the reality that they might have to leave their homes to flee climate disasters.
The problem is that it’s hard to understand what to do to protect your home from climate change. To help you out, we’ve made a short guide. Read on and we’ll fill you in on what you need to know.
- Focus On Your Windows
There are no benefits to keeping your outdated windows that are falling apart and not energy efficient. It’s easy and inexpensive to invest in modern windows that hold heat and cold from getting into your house.
Modern windows are also much more efficient at protecting your home from the effects of extreme weather.
- Choose the Best Roofing Materials
While climate change continues to change weather patterns, extreme weather events are going to be more common. This is why you should take action now to use roofing materials that will effectively protect your home from high winds, heat, and rain.
Consider adding composite shingle to your home. These are designed to resist hail, thermal cracking, and strong winds.
- Protect Your Home From Hurricanes
Even if you don’t live in an area that is known for having hurricanes, it’s still a good idea to protect your home from these kinds of storms.
One of the biggest problems that people face when a hurricane strikes their homes is water damage from flooding. This is why you should know about the best flood cleanup companies to hire when disaster strikes.
- Be a Smart Landscaper by Planting Fire-Wise Plants
When droughts strike they create perfect burning conditions for wildfires. This is why you should choose to introduce plants to your land that won’t dry out and create kindling.
You should also limit how much flammable vegetation is growing on your property. You can do this by getting rid of mulch in favor of pebbles or gravel. You can also convert your wooden deck into a concrete patio.
- Start Harvesting Rainwater
Within the next few decades, weather patterns will dramatically shift. This means that drought will be much more common, especially in the Western part of the United States.
When there is drought there are also water shortages. This is why you should reduce your home’s reliance on municipal water by creating a rainwater harvesting system.
Get Started Today to Protect Your Home From Climate Change
You can do several simple things to protect your home from climate change. Start by replacing old windows with modern ones that are more energy-efficient. If you live in the western part of the United States, be sure to start planting more fire-wise plants.
Interested in finding out more about making home improvements? Don’t forget to check out the Do It Yourself section of our blog.
