FLOODED BASEMENT PREVENTION AND RESTORATION

Izvor: KiWi

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Trenutačna izmjena od 14:17, 12. prosinca 2013.

Storm and flood damage is often due to natural occurrences including hurricanes, tornados and hail storms. A large number of are experienced in the summertime season and may cause devastating damages to homes and infrastructure. Whereas our mother earth is unpredictable, there are some techniques one can use to stop storm damage.

The way to prevent storm damage

1. Trimming the shrubery

Keeping all tree branches away from the roof is certainly one sure means of avoiding roof damage. Friction from a leaning branch and the rooftop may cause holes in the event of a wind surge. Additionally it is great for cut any weak branches which may leave.


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2. Keeping the roof clear of stagnant water

In the event it rains, water really should run down the top from the gutters. If getting older, the lake stagnates and slowly begins to weaken the rooftop. Removing fallen leaves from the water pipes will save you a house owner lots of money doing roof repairs.

3. Keeping an adequately ventilated attic

During hail storms, ice accumulates on rooftops and the thing saving the cover from collapsing could be the hot air emanating from your attic. If the evaporation doesn't happen, there's an imminent chance of water getting yourself into your home from the shingles. To preclude this from happening, make sure you possess a skilled professional come look at the ventilation inside your attic before the storm begins.

4. Make watertight all openings

Water from storms could get to your home through many openings including the chimneys and skylights. Sealants which have decayed have to be repaired with silicone or tar to stop water leakages. Door and window sealants may also let water in since they weaken after a while.

5. Monitoring power wires

It is a common occurrence for many utilities such as electricity being interrupted when storms emerge. This is on account of winds weighing documented on tree branches and entangling these with electricity or telephone lines. To stop this, always trim tree branches that are growing towards utility supply lines. Also remember to minimize weak trees that are swaying precariously near electricity or telephone lines.

When a storm occurs along with your home remains intact due to the above techniques, it is now time to access the situation around your own home. Trees will be the most unlucky and suffer the brunt of such natural occurrences.

Restoration after storm damage


1. Think before acting!

Don't start lowering the trees in panic simply because you think they could fall down later. As time goes by, you will be aware which ones must go.

2. Make believe experts

Timber can be a valuable commodity and there will always emerge some fellows claiming to get tree experts. These 'experts' will require you to provide them with permission to reduce the trees and carry them away for research. Do not be fooled by them.

3. Looking after the remaining trees

Last but not least, employ the assistance of a qualified tree professional. He/she will show you how to tend to your surviving trees and protect them down the road from storm caused damage.