How To Prepare Your House For Heavy Rain 18 Steps
By www.911waterdamageexperts.com 1. Clean Your Gutters And Downspouts If your house is beneath many trees, it’s important to clear the gutters at the beginning of the season, and then clean them again after the first rain to remove leaves and debris that wash down from the roof. Remember, when gutters and downspouts clog with leaves and debris, water overflows and spills down where it can damage walls and footings. 2. Check Your Roof, Skylights, And Flashing The first step is to look for a roof leak during the day. Then, into the attic with a bright flashlight but be cautious and step only on secure framing members. Never step on the insulation or topside of the ceiling below because neither of these will support you. Start above the place where the drip has occurred and work your way up-roof, looking for wetness along the framing members. If the weather has been dry for a while, look for water marks, stains, or discolorations on the wood made by moisture. Then switch o