Protecting Your Home from Storm and Water Damage

4/9/2018 (Permalink)

Flooding in your home can happen at any time, but your home can be even more exposed to water damage when it rains. As we move into the late Winter and early Spring months here in Massachusett, storm damage can become more of a threat to your property. Follow these tips to help protect your home from water damage during the next rainstorm. 

1. Modify your homes water valves. If the city's main sewer line gets backed up during a heavy rainstorm, you could find yourself standing in a puddle of you-know-what. You may want to consider installing an interior or exterior backflow valve. Backflow valves prevent your water system from being contaminated with water flowing back into your supply lines. 
2. Clear gutter, drains, and downspouts. Clogged gutters and downspouts can end up in a messy flood. Take the time to clean them and clear them of all debris before the rain comes.
3. Cover air vents. One of the most common ways water finds its way into a home is through the home's air vents. If you know that heavy rain is in the forecast and that you are at risk of flooding, cover your air vents with thick plastic sheeting from both the outside and the inside. 
4. Check your sealant surrounding doors and windows. Make sure that any gaps or holes in the sealant surrounding the doors and windows are filled in. This will help stop rainwater from finding its way into your home. 

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We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Fall River is close by and ready to respond to your flood or water damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Fall River community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be.

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