As I wake up I hear the howling wind outside and my first thoughts go to the recently repaired canvas roof on one of our units.
I then check the weather reports, it is going to get worse before it gets better.
What can I do I have been here before?
- Finish my morning coffee, not a lot will change in the next 30 minutes.
- Get into my wind protection clothes and go an inspect.
- Check every guy rope, tighten any loose, flapping canvas is more likely to cause damage. Repair any guy ropes that look damaged. I did this late last year so I should be OK.
- Check the areas repaired, I’ve got some more ‘type a’ tape so I might add another layer as reinforcement.
- Double check hot tub lids are secured they have a habit in the past of turning into huge frisbees.
- Finally make sure any item that could blow around is secured.
Then time to hunker down and wait for the storm to pass.