FLOODED BASEMENT PREVENTION AND RESTORATION

Storm and flood damage is usually due to natural occurrences including hurricanes, tornados and hail storms. These types of are experienced in the summer season and can cause devastating damages to homes and infrastructure. Whereas mother nature is unpredictable, there are some techniques you can use to prevent storm damage.

The way to prevent storm damage

1. Maintaining surrounding bushes

Keeping all tree branches from the roof is a sure means of avoiding roof damage. Friction from a leaning branch and also the rooftop can cause holes in the case of a wind surge. It's also helpful to cut any weak branches that might disappear.

   

2. Keeping the top free from stagnant water

If this rains, water is supposed to rundown the cover with the gutters. If no, water stagnates and slowly sets out to weaken the roof. Removing fallen leaves from the water pipes preserves your house owner a lot of money doing roof repairs.

3. Maintain an adequately ventilated attic

During hail storms, ice accumulates on rooftops and the thing saving the rooftop from collapsing may be the heat emanating from your attic. If the evaporation doesn't occur, there is an imminent probability of water engaging in your own home through the shingles. To stop this from happening, it is advisable to use a skilled professional come look at the ventilation inside your attic prior to storm sets in.

4. Water-proof all openings

Water from storms will get into the home through many openings like the chimneys and skylights. Sealants which have decayed need to be repaired with silicone or tar to avoid water leakages. Door and window sealants can also let water in because they weaken after a while.

5. Monitoring electricity cables

It is a common occurrence for many utilities such as electricity being interrupted when storms set in. This is on account of winds weighing documented on tree branches and entangling them electricity or telephone lines. To stop this, always trim tree branches that are growing towards utility supply lines. Don't forget to minimize weak trees which are swaying precariously near electricity or telephone lines.

Each time a storm occurs along with your home remains intact because of the above techniques, the time has come to access the situation around your own home. Trees are the most unlucky and suffer the brunt of such natural occurrences.

Restoration after water damage

1. Don't panic!

Don't start cutting down the trees in panic because you think they could drop later. Over time, you will be aware which ones must go.

2. Tree Grabbers

Timber is often a valuable commodity and there will always emerge some fellows claiming to get tree experts. These 'experts' will request you to allow them to have permission to reduce the trees and carry them away for research. Try not to be fooled by them.

3. Taking care of the remainder trees

As a final point, employ the expertise of a professional tree professional. He/she will highlight how to look after your surviving trees and protect them in the foreseeable future from storm damage.