Ways to Prepare Your
Home for the Rainy Season
With the storm
season upon us,
make sure that your
home is prepped
and secured for the
rains and storms up
ahead
Check and Secure the Roof and Gutters
The roof is the part of your home
that works heavily in protecting you
from the elements. Coincidentally,
it is also the costliest to repair.
Since the roof is not regularly
visited, it is important to give it a
bi-yearly professional check-up to
catch problems early and address
them before they become bigger
and more expensive. Keep in
mind that this includes evaluating
the ceiling from the inside as well.
Clean your roof gutters and
ensure that they are structurally
sound. They can get clogged with
leaves and other debris, which can
lead to overflowing and pooling
of water that weigh down on
the roof. Eventually some of this
water will seep into the walls of
the home. If not addressed early,
this can lead to your property
being damaged or degraded, and
may even promote mould growth
on your walls that can be toxic to
people and pets.