What should I check after a big Atlantic storm?

From the ground: shingles (lifted tabs and bare patches), flashing, siding, and anything the wind could have worked loose — then trees, for cracked or hanging limbs over the house. Photograph anything damaged the same day for insurance, and get tarps on open roof areas before the next rain, not after.

Homeowner guide · Nova Scotia

Home maintenance in Nova Scotia

Salt air and wind drive Nova Scotia home maintenance: coastal homes corrode faster, roofs must stand up to post-tropical storms like Fiona, and winters that hover around zero deliver constant freeze-thaw at every seam. The Nova Scotia rhythm is storm-hardening in summer and fall — wind-rated roofing, secured exteriors, pruned trees — and a running battle against moisture and corrosion the rest of the year.

The storm that rewrote Atlantic roof and tree maintenance: Fiona (2022)
Exterior metals and fasteners corrode faster near the coast: Salt air
Maritime winters cross freezing constantly — peak freeze-thaw: Around 0°C

What to prioritize in Nova Scotia

Spec high-wind installation when the roof is redone — enhanced nailing and sealed edges are cheap at install time and priceless in a post-tropical storm.
Walk the exterior after every major blow: lifted shingles, loose flashing, and downed limbs found early are small repairs instead of leaks.
Rinse and repaint exterior metals — railings, fixtures, hinges — on a shorter cycle near salt water, and choose stainless or hot-dipped fasteners for outdoor work.
Fight moisture indoors: fog and humid summers feed mould, so run bath fans longer, watch closets on exterior walls, and dehumidify the basement.
Keep a storm kit and know your generator plan — extended outages are part of the maintenance reality now.
If you heat with oil, service the furnace annually and know your tank's age — insurers pay close attention to it.

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