Hello World! Welcome Friends! There is more to monsoon than rain and having fun in the pleasant weather. The maintenance of the house is an unavoidable aspect of the rainy season, and we all need to be careful of the hazards of the rainy season.
Often, the intensity and frequency of rains cross the limit and require you to prepare for the after-effects. For instance, you might need to deal with the proper water flow, water inundating the gutters, flooding the house, or in the worst case, a leaking roof.
Instead of responding to the calamity when it is at your doorstep, it is better to be proactive and take precautions before the rainy season begins. The damage caused by water during the rainy season, if left untreated, can be devastating for the property.
Water damage can be in the form of damaged pipes, water seeping into the foundations, chipping off the paint, or algae growing around your property. However, you can quickly control the intensity of the damage by preparing your house for such an event.
Following are some home maintenance tips to prepare for the rainy season.
Keeping Contact With the Water Damage Repair Company
When preparing your house for the rainy season, there is no harm in going the extra mile. Keeping in touch and consulting a professional water damage advisor is an intelligent step to prepare for the rainy season. These advisors have years of experience helping you avoid taking the steps needed to reduce water damage to your property. They can also offer services in effectively carrying out the restoration process.
Weather Sheet for Outer Walls
This is a particular home maintenance tip for people who are building a new house. For older homes, you can do it when you plan to repaint your house.
This is a special kind of paint for the outer walls of the house only. It is waterproof, thus limiting the penetration of water in the walls. Even though heavy rains can ruin walls and paint, using weather-repellent paint is an excellent idea to keep your walls looking great for years.
Inspect the Gutters
Gutters play an essential role in the normal flow of the water. It is common for debris and leaves to accumulate at the drainage opening. Therefore, it is advised to frequently inspect the gutters and especially when the monsoon season approaches.
You can clean the gutters either by yourself or call a professional service for this task. Either way, ensure that they are not blocked and give way to proper water flow under heavy rain.
Prepare your Roof for the Rainy Season
Next, prepare your roof for the rainy season. The roof is an important area to maintain if you want to avoid water reaching inside your rooms. The water dripping from your ceiling can be damaging to the furniture or may cause electrocution.
Some places to watch out for are cracks in the roof, holes in the chimneys, or broken flashing around vents. If you see any such activities on your roof, ensure you repair it yourself or call for specialized help before the rains begin.
It is always recommended to thoroughly inspect your roof after two to three months to treat any such issue before it becomes severe.
Check for Any Loose Wires
Water getting into wiring can be a disaster. Nevertheless, you can always divert it by taking careful measures before the start of the monsoon. First, check for any loose wires around your property, especially outside the house.
Nowadays, wiring networks are made behind the cemented walls, and wires are enclosed in PVC pipes. So if you see an opening of those PVC pipes, make sure to close the inlet, so even if water comes rushing in, it won’t affect the wiring inside the PVC pipes, reducing the chances of getting electrocuted.
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