OBX Housing: Weather on the Outer Banks during the summer so far has brought us a lot of heat but also a lot of rain!

OBX Housing: Weather on the Outer Banks during the summer so far has brought us a lot of heat but also a lot of rain!

During the “season” on the Outer Banks we experience lots of traffic and tourists but so far this year we have had EXCESSIVE temperatures and very high heat indexes over 105 degrees! These are the types of temperatures we normally experience in August! We have also seen lots of afternoon thunderstorms with lightning strikes which have caused some bodily harm and a few fires and even a waterspout down on Hatteras Island!

For Outer Banks Landlords and Renters, this can mean insurance claims for personal properties damaged by wind and rain as well as damage to shingles and siding. As we all know, excessive rain and heat can mean wild growth of trees, shrubs, and grass. Some of us are finding that we have to cut our grass more than once a week and lots of weed, weed, weed pulling. Many homes have reported trees and shrubs scrapping the roof and siding of the homes due to excessive growth. It is always best to for renters to keep things cut back so they don’t get out of control. It is also best to keep the areas around your home clear so that the sun and wind can keep them dry to prevent infestation of bugs, rodents, and snakes.

There are products available at the local stores that you can spray around your house once a year or more that can help keep spiders, ants and other pests away. It takes about 2 hours to dry and although it says once a year, local pest control companies recommend you do it 2 to 4 times per year. It’s an inexpensive way to keep insects and creepy crawlies from coming in your home!