Water Damage Preventative Measure to Protect Your Central Lousiana Home Offered by SERVPRO of Alexandria

12/1/2015 (Permalink)

Keep Rainwater from Entering Your Attic

Although there are numerous things you can do to prevent your Alexandria home from deterioration and decay, using water damage prevention strategies is one of the most important measures you can implement. Learn more about the dangers of water damage and how to prevent it from adversely impacting your property by reading the short outline provided below by SERVPRO:

Why Water Damage Prevention Is So Important. Preventing water damage from occurring on your property is important for several reasons. Water damage can result in property deterioration such as wood rot to siding, fascias, and roof sheathing and trusses. Excessive moisture can lead to peeling paint. Preventative maintenance to your house's exterior will mitigate deterioration and lengthen the attractiveness and usefulness of your home. Finally, standing water can lead to a mold infestation that causes health issues for you and your household.

Water Damage Prevention Tips. Although water damage can have devastating and even deadly consequences, you can help prevent it from becoming a property issue by implementing these preventive strategies suggested by SERVPRO:

1. Foundation And Exterior Walls. Inspect for holes and cracks in your foundation and external walls. Be sure to look thoroughly in areas where conduits for plumbing or wiring are going through your exterior walls and then fill them up with the appropriate sealant. Keep a good protective water seal coating on the exterior, especially from grade level up to about three feet.

2. Roof. A shingle roof should be periodically inspected.  Be sure to replace or repair damaged shingles to preclude unwanted rainwater from seeping through into the supporting lumber. Keep gutters and downspouts clear of debris from leaves and other foreign matter to ensure efficient drainage. Be vigilant if ice dams should happen to begin building up on the gutters or trim.

3. Windows And Doors. Carefully examine the paint located on the frames of your doors and windows to identify any peeling. Peeling is an indication that water could have soaked in the structure's wood. Also check the caulking and paint for color flaws and swelling. A good coat of paint helps inhibit the absorption of water into door and window casings and trim work.

4. Basement. Be sure that your property's sump pump is functioning optimally. Also be sure that you have built-up barriers and flood shields for any doors or windows in the basement. Request SERVPRO to inspect your crawl space for moisture levels, and to install vents, poly, and dehumidifiers when necessary.

Don't Delay-Get Excellent Water Damage Restoration Services Today

While learning about how water damage prevention tips can decrease the likelihood of high moisture, condensation, and standing water on your property in Alexandria, there is still a chance that you may experience water damage. Here at SERVPRO, we pride ourselves in employing and training a team of professional, IICRC-certified technicians who are dedicated to offering customers complete satisfaction with our water damage restoration services.

Locally Owned and Operated

We live and work in Alexandria. SERVPRO of Alexandria is close by to Pineville, Ball, Marksville and Natchitoches and ready to respond to your water or flood damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Central Louisiana community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be. Faster to any size disaster. Call us for help. (318)427-7511