Autumn Maintenance To Prevent Water Damage
Protect yourself against costly water losses and homeowner’s insurance claims. As the season changes, make it a habit to do some preventative maintenance. To keep your home safe from water damage, do these chores this fall. Ensure Good Drainage Clean your gutters at least twice a year to avoid blockage and ice dams. Standing water can cause damage to your gutters and roof, and unmanaged overflow may create puddles that could damage your foundation. Don’t forget to clean downspouts to ensure water can flow through, and secure downspouts so that they point away from the home. Maintain trees and vegetation. Plan your landscape so that roots don’t wrap around your pipes and break them. Minimize large perennials near utility pipes; remove trees and shrubs that have become too big. Maintain The Interior Do a walk through today. Check all home appliances regularly for leaks; fix promptly. If you opt to ignore moisture damage or postpone making the necessary repairs be prepared...