Many people promote a method that supposedly prevents windows from breaking. This involves opening the window slightly. The reasoning is that opening the window allows air to flow into the house, thus lowering the air pressure and reducing the risk of glass breakage.
Expert council
According to experts, gradually opening doors and windows in strong winds is ineffective. It can even increase the risk of serious damage to property and injury to people inside. Therefore, in extreme weather conditions such as storms or strong winds, the best way to protect your living space is to keep all doors and windows tightly closed.
What should you do with doors during a storm with strong winds?
Here are some recommendations for handling doors and minimizing damage on stormy, windy days:
1. Use plywood/planer to screen the doors. ️️ Continue on the next page ️️
