FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIR

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Storm and flood damage is generally a result of natural occurrences for example hurricanes, tornados and hail storms. Most of these are experienced during the summer time season and may cause devastating damages to homes and infrastructure. Whereas our mother earth is unpredictable, there are a few techniques it's possible to use in order to avoid storm damage.

How you can steer clear of storm damage

1. Maintaining surrounding bushes

Keeping all tree branches away from the roof is certainly one sure way of avoiding roof damage. Friction from the leaning branch as well as the rooftop could cause holes in the eventuality of a wind surge. It is usually best to cut any weak branches which may disappear.


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2. Keep the cover clear of stagnant water

If this rains, water is supposed to shabby the top through the gutters. If no, the lake stagnates and slowly actually starts to weaken the rooftop. Removing fallen leaves through the water pipes will save your house owner lots of money doing roof repairs.

3. Maintain a highly ventilated attic

During hail storms, ice accumulates on rooftops and the thing saving the cover from collapsing may be the hot air emanating in the attic. If it evaporation does not occur, there is an imminent likelihood of water stepping into your home over the shingles. To preclude this from happening, it is advisable to use a qualified professional come check the ventilation with your attic prior to storm sets in.

4. Seal all openings

Water from storms will get to your home through many openings including the chimneys and skylights. Sealants that have decayed should be repaired with silicone or tar to avoid water leakages. Window and door sealants can also let water in since they weaken after a while.

5. Monitoring utility cables

This is a common occurrence for many utilities like electricity to be interrupted when storms occur. This can be because of winds weighing documented on tree branches and entangling them with electricity or telephone lines. In order to avoid this, always trim tree branches that seem to be growing towards utility supply lines. Remember to reduce weak trees that are swaying precariously near electricity or telephone lines.

Each time a storm occurs along with your home remains intact due to the above techniques, it is now time to get into the problem around your own home. Trees include the most unlucky and suffer the brunt of such natural occurrences.

Restoration after water damage


1. Don't panic!

Usually do not start lowering the trees in panic simply because you think they might fall down later. As time passes, you should understand those must go.

2. Make believe experts

Timber is often a valuable commodity and there will always emerge some fellows claiming to be tree experts. These 'experts' will request you to let them have permission to minimize the trees and carry them for research. Don't let yourself be fooled by them.

3. Taking care of the rest of the trees

Last but not least, employ the services of a certified tree professional. He/she will disclose how to look after your surviving trees and protect them later on from storm damage.