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How to Prevent Water Damage from Happening to Your Home


Posted on September 12, 2018



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Water is your home’s worse enemy. When water comes into your home, it affects the core, the foundation, of your home. Just like the core in your body, the foundation of your home keeps everything steady. Water that comes into contact with your foundation causes termites, mold, and mildew. All three of these things lead to major structural damage. Knowing how to prevent water damage will help save your home and money.

Have Good Drainage

If you do not have a good drainage system or there is a backup, then water damage is more likely. Poor drainage causes a weaker foundation, which causes cracks, uneven settling, and pathways to enter your home. Following these guidelines will ensure good drainage.

  • Routine gutter cleaning: Cleaning your gutters helps exceedingly when preventing water damage. Having clogged gutters sends water down the side of your house, which weakens the siding and foundation.
  • Downspout direction: Be sure that your downspout directs water at least five to ten feet away from your house. If water is not directed at five feet away, then it will seep into your home’s foundation.
  • Yard Slope: Your yard should slope at least six inches over a ten-foot span away from your foundation. Having a slope makes sure that water does not sit right next to the foundation. If water is right up next to the foundation, it can cause walls to lean and create leaks.

Make Sure Your Sump Pump Works

If you have a sump pump, you need to ensure it works properly. Sump pumps start to work during a storm. However, you do not want to realize your sump pump is not working during a storm. Testing your sump pump before the storm will help to prevent water damage.

First, fill the sump pump pit with water. Watch the “float” rise, which should turn on the pump. Then make sure the water level goes down. You can test your backup pump the same way, but be sure to unplug the main pump first.

Find and Fix Water Leaks

Water leaks can lead to major water damage. A persistent water leak can cause standing water in your home. Standing water leads to mold, mildew, termite, and carpenter ants. Finding and fixing leaks quickly will ensure there is no water damage. Finding and fixing water leaks can be done with these simple steps.

  • Checking for dark spots under pipes
  • Stains of ceiling
  • Toilets that rock
  • Drips from any pipe

Fixing Water Damage

Following these guidelines can help to prevent water damage. However, no matter how hard you try to prevent damage from water, it sometimes just happens. Water damage is not always preventable. If you have been a victim of a surprise water damage problem, then don’t wait to clean it up. The key to stopping further damage is to take care of the water quickly. For the best results, you should call the professionals. Professionals know how to quickly and effectively take care of water damage. For all your water damage needs call the experts at All Brite Cleaning.


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