3 Helpful Tips for Preventing Water Damage in a Storm

11/13/2020 (Permalink)

One protective strategy is setting up flood-prevention equipment

Tips For Preventing Water Damage In Your Property

Even storms that don't come with severe winds and hail can cause damage to buildings if precautions are not taken. Rain damage from heavy rainfall and the growth of black mold and other harmful molds as a result of moisture buildup are examples of other ways storms can harm property; these can render contents of buildings irreparable and create the need to hire a professional cleanup and restoration service. There are some steps that can be taken to help prevent water from wreaking havoc on property. Here are three helpful tips for preventing water damage in your property in St. Charles, MO.

1. Set Up Flood Prevention Equipment Water damage is a major concern in severe weather whether that be from rain itself or from rising water built up from rain. It is best to take actions to prevent flooding in the building. One protective strategy is setting up flood-prevention equipment:

• Quick dam barriers, or waterless sandbags, react to contact with approaching water, absorbing it.
• Dikes can be used to redirect water
• Absorbent socks can be set against doors, windows and any other place with cracks where water may leak in
  

2. Perform a Regular Inspection
Another preventative measure is to have a regular inspection of the building done. You should have it checked for cracks in the roof, walls and siding where rainwater could leak in and have those cracks sealed. Having seals placed around windows, doors and areas where cables, vents and pipes enter the wall is also a good move.

3. Have a Strong Building Envelope
A strong building envelope around the building is also a way to prevent rain damage. Technically, every building possesses one. The building envelope consists of the roof and walls (above ground and below ground). Ensuring that the roof and walls are strong and maintained well is one of the best ways to prevent rain penetration during a storm.
Keeping water out is important for preventing buildings from getting rain damage and potentially harmful mold growth.