Prevention is key

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

Flash floods from pop up storms can lead to water intrusion in your home. Proper maintenance and care for your home is key to ensuring that you don’t develop a mold problem. If you do develop a mildew or mold problem then it’s because you also have had a water intrusion.  Here is a list of things to maintain around your home to prevent water intrusion.

• Gutters – ensure they are clean and free flowing. Make sure down spout lead away from the house.
• Landscaping – This is important especially for homes with basements and crawl spaces. Again ensure the water is lead away from the home.
• Roof – have it inspected once year. Check the rubber boots around vents ensure they are not cracked, split or dry rotted.
• Paint – cracked or peeling paint can allow moisture to seep into the dark places in the home and allow mold to grow. Paint not only looks good it acts as a moisture barrier.
• Sump pumps – are they in good working order what is the backup plan in case the power goes out?
• Caulking around windows – are the casings in your windows water tight?
• HVAC – have you had biannual maintenance performed? Insist they check the condensate drain line is working properly
• Moisture detectors around key sources of water that are prone to leak i.e. toilets, dish washers, laundry room, hot water heater, sinks and the refrigerator.

Doing all these things will not guarantee you never have a water damage, but if you do call SERVPRO of West Forsyth County 336-946-1131. It’s best to call us directly.