Getting Ready for Rainy Seasons

As we move from spring into summer you might be expecting some severe weather conditions where you live. Nobody wants to live in the direct path of current storms, but you can't always protect yourself or your home from Thunder and lightning and rain. Protecting your home from heavy rain can really decrease the odds of any damage being caused by water especially when that rain seems relentless. 

 

Water leaks can damage the ceilings, flood the ground floor, and compromise the entire structure of the home, and preventing damage from wind is as equally important as preventing damage from rain. The floors in your house's roof or entry points can result in some serious damage but this is mostly something that happens if high winds are predicted. From waterproofing basements to making sure that you have boundary walls that will not allow water to go through, there is plenty that you can do to get ready for the rainy season. So, let's dive in and take a look at what you could be doing right now to prevent your home from being badly affected when it rains too much.

 

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• Clear out the gutters. Cleaning your gutters and downspouts is particularly important. When these are clogged up with leaves and debris, the water will overflow and spill down to where it can damage the walls and the footings. You need to ensure that the gutters are cleared at the beginning of the season especially after winter and spring have occured because they can be filled with leftover leaves and debris. This debris is going to end up with the build up of water that can leak back into your roof and through your walls.

• Check your roof and skylights. The flashing, the roof and skylights are so important to inspect. The roof is an obvious point of entry for rain, and if there are any missing tiles you have an open space for rain to leak through. You might not notice a leak straight away because it will soak into the wood in your attic, but if you ensure that you are watching what happens with your lake, you'll be able to get rid of any old wood that has rotted through and prevent any mold from occurring. Leaks can often occur where the flashing meets the surface and where the pipes penetrate the roof. If you seal these with asphalt roofing cement, you will find it so much easier to manage.

• Call in the repair guys. Repairing your gutters and downspouts is a must. This means fixing loose or sagging and even leaking gutters to ensure that downspouts carry the drainage away from the house. You should ensure that this is done as early in the season as possible because then it has time to settle after it's been repaired.

• Inspect the siding of your house. Here, you are looking for damage, cracks and holes. By sealing up any leaks, you'll be able to get rid of any draughts and minimize heat loss as well as stop any rain from coming through. Whether stripping your windows and doors to ensure that you are able to keep the weather out is also vital.

• Buy a generator. With heavy rain and storms comes heavy power outages. With the help of a portable emergency generator, you'll be able to have enough power available to keep the important lights and appliances running properly.