The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming, and the storm warnings are once again becoming a fixture. It must be springtime in St. Louis! While the weather can be beautiful, it is certainly not for the faint of heart. Make sure you’re prepared this spring for when the dark clouds roll in.
The Best Ways to Stay Protected
While you can’t always anticipate what the weather will bring, it’s crucial to be prepared. High winds and hail can damage cheap windows, causing a major headache. Installing storm windows and doors can protect your house in the face of bad weather. The extra panel of glass will keep the elements outside where they belong. Even better, this added protection will keep your heating and cooling bills down throughout every season!
Despite having sturdy windows, sometimes nature can still get the best of us. Of course, the most important thing you can do is have a plan should things get too extreme. Create a list of steps for what to do during dangerous storms and make sure your entire family commits it to memory. Take shelter in an area away from any windows in case the glass breaks. Opening windows to create a cross-draft has been touted as a way to prevent glass breakage, however, this is a myth. Restrooms, basements, and storm cellars are your safest bets.
While it’s best to avoid being on the road during a storm, sometimes, it’s impossible. The best thing for a driver is to pull over and allow the storm to pass. Bridges and overpasses can be extremely dangerous during tornado warnings.
At St. Louis Glass Works, we can outfit your windows to get them ready for the springtime storms as well as repair them should the winds get too rough. Call us today for a free quote!