Prepare for Summer Weather And Water Damage Restoration Issues
Enough of 2020 v 2.0!!! While we spent more time at home than ever, now our houses are being pummeled with extra heat and rain. Models predict that the storms this summer will be stronger than in other seasons. Life in Tornado Alley is never dull.
Thunderstorms in Muskogee can be pretty severe, especially
when they occur before a cold front. The mixture of warm, moist air from a
thunderstorm and cold high pressure air results in violent storms with strong
winds, thunder, lightning, and possibly hail.
While you can’t do anything to control the weather, you may
be able to take steps to prevent or reduce the ultimate outcome of
weather-related water damage. Prepare in advance, including knowing who to call
when a significant weather event occurs– Courtesy Care.
Water Damage Restoration In Muskogee
Severe Storms
Keep up your home maintenance; out of sight should not be
out of mind. Heat-triggered thunderstorms can dump several inches of rainfall
quickly on a hot, humid summer day. This abrupt transition from dry to deluge
can inflict water damage in several ways:
Gutter overflows. Water spilling out of clogged gutters
penetrates exterior walls as well as undermines the foundation and seeps into
the basement. Inspect gutters and downspouts and keep them clear of debris.
Make sure downspouts are long enough to discharge water at least three feet
from the house.
Roof leakage. Saturated attic insulation and water dripping
down through ceilings into living spaces during a summer storm is an untimely
way to find out that your roof leaks. Experts recommend a professional roof
inspection every three years for asphalt and wood-shingle roofs. You can do
some DIY checking yourself by climbing into the attic and looking for signs of
leakage such as dark streaks on the underside of sub-roofing.
Foundation flooding. When the yard improperly directs excess
water back toward the house, your foundation can suffer. Concrete, bricks and
grout are not designed to withstand forceful flow of water.
Air Conditioner Issues
2021 has already delivered some scorching hot days around
the nation. Keeping you cool on a hot summer day, your central A/C unit
extracts gallons of water vapor from the air. When working correctly, it
collects in the condensate drip pan, then funnels down the drain line. However
if the drip pan or drain line is clogged, the pan overflows within the home.
Use a flashlight to inspect the drip pan under the air
handler– dampness is expected. However, if you see standing water, contact an
HVAC service technician to troubleshoot the drain system.
Roof and Outdoor Wear
A good roof should last more than twenty years. Stretch that
lifetime length with periodic maintenance. Check your roof often for signs of
damage: leaks, buckling, curling, blistering, loose material. If you see uneven
wear around chimneys and pipes, inspect for broken or missing flashing.
Keep all of your trees well maintained and secure. Any trees
(or large limbs) in poor condition should be cut down since lightning or strong
winds may cause damage. Secure your lawn
and patio furniture; a big gust of wind could pick up the patio table and toss
it through a window. Pick up all toys and pool chairs and put them in the pool
house or garage at the end of each day.
Clear your gutters of debris and leaves. A blockage can
cause water to pour over the sides of the gutter and pool around the
foundation.
Generator?
Power issues can occur both in winter blizzards and summer
storms. Buy yourself some peace of mind. Consider purchasing a generator to
provide electricity for your home during a storm or other power outage,
consider installing a whole house standby generator which turns on
automatically whenever the power goes off.
If you decide on a portable generator, only use it outdoors in an open,
well ventilated area. Do not run a generator in a garage, storage shed, or near
windows or doors.
Your Water Damage Company in
Muskogee
When in doubt, call the professionals. Courtesy
Care can help you with home water damage to any materials. The team
will quickly respond to investigate the source of your problem and then make
permanent solutions. They provide assistance for both small projects and large
floods– doing everything possible to eliminate the spread and cross
contamination of mold in your home.
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