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Protect Your Home From Water Damage in the New Year | SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties
1/10/2023 (Permalink)
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A new year means new possibilities and the opportunity to plan for big and small projects that will make life just a little easier. This year, let one of the small projects you focus on be protecting your home from water damage by adding simple changes into your regular routines.
Water is one of the top ways homes are damaged, and a hole the size of pinhead can cause extreme damages overtime. Make a resolution to protect your home and avoid the need for costly repairs.
In order to prevent water damage, you need to understand how it starts. Water leaks can come from inside the home or outside of it.
Gutters and heavy rains are two of the common sources from outside, while bathroom fixtures and large appliances are often leak sources from inside.
When pipes wear out or caulk around doors and windows break down it can lead to excessive moisture. Left unattended, this buildup of moisture can lead to mold growth or even cause rotting in your floors and walls.
If an appliance with a water source begins to leak, it can cause rusting or even a complete failure if the drip affects electronic components of the appliance. The faster you are able to catch a problem where it starts, the more you can decrease the risk of damages.
A little bit of water can do a whole lot of damage, but you can take steps to prevent total disasters. Finding a leak early will always be the best way to stop damages, and by adding preventive steps to your regular routines, catching an issue quickly will be simple.
To find water where it shouldn’t be, check your bathroom and kitchen for signs of mold growth or wet spots. The next time it rains, make it a point to run your hand around window seals to feel for moisture. Give the kids a reason to ask what you are doing by sniffing your home for musty odors.
Keep a close eye on your roof once a month or after a wind event to check for missing or loose shingles. In our moist environment, you should also note any soft spots in your roof that could lead to damage in your attic.
Make sure your gutters and downspouts stay clear year-round so that water can flow away from your home during a storm.
Living near the Mississippi River means we are consistently keeping an eye on river levels. Use your landscaping to ensure water is flowing away from your home and into the proper drainage channels in order to aid in flood maintenance. Add soil to increase the grading and sloping in your yard as needed.
Adding these simple steps into your everyday life can mean mitigating potential damages from water and saving yourself from the need for costly repairs. Plus you can feel great about finally making a resolution you kept!
Have water damage in your home? Contact us for fast, professional restoration back to preloss condition.