How To Prepare Your Exterior Home Surfaces During Hurricane Season

Natural disasters can pose a significant threat to homes without proper preparation—particularly hurricanes which typically occur in the Eastern and Gulf Coast regions. While the severity of these forecasted weather events varies, there are several ways BEHR® products can prepare, protect and repair your homes surfaces and architectural features:

Choosing Products
Choosing products with advanced durability will help protect the exterior surfaces of your home when facing severe weather conditions. If you live in a hurricane prone region, selecting an exterior primer and paint with durability as a performance factor is key. BEHR MARQUEE^® Exterior Paint, BEHR DYNASTY^® Exterior Paint, and BEHR^® Multi-Surface Stain-Blocking Primer & Sealer are each formulated to withstand challenging outdoor conditions.
What to Consider
Consider caulking windows and doors using BEHR^® WEATHERSTRONG^TM Advanced Hybrid Sealant to tightly seal these areas that are vulnerable to water damage. To help protect your wood surfaces against the harsh elements, try BEHR PREMIUM^® Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer. For additional vertical exterior surface types, BEHR PREMIUM^® Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco & Brick Paint has a mildew and dirt resistant waterproofing finish while being resistant to cracking.
Additional Resources
In addition to your home’s surface areas, there are several measures you can take to protect you, your family and your home. Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional resources for what you should do before, during, and after a hurricane.