How to Prevent Water Damage in your Home

8/31/2020 (Permalink)

Water leak in Nelson county property

There are various ways that you can spot water in your home and how to prevent it from happening. Damage caused by water can easily form mold and ruin the integrity of your walls, flooring and support beams.

The three sources of water leaks are

1) STRUCTURAL LEAKS: Roof, windows and doors susceptible to cracking can be a cause of water leaks.

2) BROKEN PIPES: Numerous water pipes run throughout the home. These can burst at anytime especially during extreme cold weather.

3) APPLIANCE LEAKS: Household appliances such as toilets,  dishwashers, and washing machines can break causing water to damage the home.

There are also preventative measures to safeguard your home against water damage.

1) Check on your roof and windows to ensure they are free from cracks.

2) Regular inspection of the integrity of the pipes in the home.

3) Make sure there is proper drainage in and around your home which will prevent water from building up against the foundation.

Regularly maintaining the integrity of your home can help prevent devastating water damage to one of your most important assets.