rain home

Water stagnation causes excessive damage to any building, and along with that comes illness. Here are some foolproof tips to keep your home ready to handle any of the elements, especially heavy rains.

The roof

Prior to rainfall, inspect the roof carefully in case of any cracks, loose shingles, sludge or grime. Older homes are always vulnerable to the elements. Moisture can seep into the framework or the home itself. If you notice any cracks on the ceiling inside the house, get moving to address the issue immediately.

Pipes and water runoffs

Debris, leaves, mud and dirt can cause a block preventing the easy flow of water into runoffs. If required, use a mesh to prevent debris from filtering into the main pipes. If there are leaves at the mesh remove them immediately, otherwise they will cause excessive damage to the ceiling.

Downspouts

Excessive saturation at the base of the house or the surrounding can cause an imbalance to the structure with problems down the line. Engineer downspouts so that water does not take root in the building but flows freely and prevent any sludge or moisture build up.

Check the gutters

Debris in the gutters creates water logging. When you notice anything in the gutters that prevents water from flowing freely, make sure that you get them cleaned right away to ensure safety. If not, there is a chance that the water can flow into the house because of a faulty outlet.

Waterproofing

House wraps, damp proofing, prevention of rising damp, roof prevention water proofing mechanisms, foundation proofing are all necessary to prevent any weakening of the building. The necessity is to make sure that you get suitable people on the job prior to the rains.

To prep the home for the rainy weather is to make sure that the runoffs are sturdy. By being proactive, any problem related to leakages, cracks, plumping will gird the house against nature’s fury. If there are any trees near the house that look dodgy, call in the professionals. It will frustrating if you do not plan ahead.