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Now would be a good time to check over your roofs and invest in the some Yorkshire construction accessories, as 100mph winds are expected to batter the UK this coming weekend (January 10th), with the north to be the hardest hit.

The Met Office, which has issued severe weather warnings for parts of the country, is advising people to keep up to date with its forecasts in order to be as prepared as possible.

Heavy rain and widespread winds will continue through the weekend and into Monday, so checking your roofs are properly fortified and able to withstand the inclement weather is advisable, or you could find yourself facing a big insurance bill next week.

“We are in the firing line for a succession of fast-moving Atlantic depressions for the next two weeks,” forecaster for The Weather Channel UK Leon Brown was quoted by the Daily Express as saying. “There will be gusts of 60 to 65mph over exposed lower level locations and 80 to 100mph across the mountains.”

You can check for any loose tiles or old pieces of guttering yourself that could break off easily in high winds and strong rain. Remove any that you find as they could pose a serious health risk if whipped off your roof and into the air. Once the storm has passed, it might be advisable to call in a professional roofer to give your buildings the once over to make sure they’re safe and not in need of any repair.