Storm water damage prevention

7/29/2019 (Permalink)

August the back to school month, so much to be done.  But as you prepare to send you child back to school is your home prepared? Here are three tips that will prepare and protect your home or business from storm damage. Like all preparedness tips they need to be implemented before a storm hits. You don’t want to be out landscaping while being pelted with hail.

• Landscaping, be sure that the ground is sloped away from the home. Where the porch corners join the home ensure that it’s not low or a gathering place for ponding water. This can cause water to go down the foundation and create pressure on basement walls. If that happens water proofing or water accommodation can be costly. If left untreated it can be a source for mold growth.
• Gutters, ensure they are free flowing. If you have a downspout that leads to an underground pipe is it clear of debris? Have squirrels or chipmunks built nests in it? French drains should also be properly maintained.
• Roof and roof vents, be sure to check the roof for cracked or missing shingles. Roof vents typically have a rubber seal around them, if they look like a jacko-lantern smile they should be addressed.

These three things will assist greatly in keeping water from your home or business. But if water does find its way in call SERVPRO of West Forsyth County.  It’s best to call us directly 336-946-1131