Hurricane Readiness | Day 1: Start At The Top

When preparing your home for hurricane season, two of the most important areas to think about are your roof and exterior openings.

High winds don’t simply push against a house—they create pressure around and over it. That makes the connections between different components of your home incredibly important.

Before a storm threatens Southwest Florida, homeowners should know:

What condition is your roof currently in?
Are your windows and exterior doors impact-rated or properly protected?
Is your garage door appropriately rated and secured?
Are there loose exterior components that should be repaired?
Do you know what protection systems your home actually has?

And if you're planning a renovation or addition, this is especially important: new work needs to integrate properly with the existing home.

At DDS, we believe hurricane-conscious design isn't about fear—it's about planning wisely for where we live.

BUILD FOR FLORIDA. PLAN FOR FLORIDA.