They say El Nino is here! Prepare Your Home for the Rains

When it rains, it pours and troubles may cascade, leading to potential damage to personal belongings, as well as the unwelcome growth of mould and fungus. However, safeguarding against such issues is quite manageable through routine maintenance in preparation for the rainy season

Here are few tips to help you prepare for the rainy season:

1.Keep Your Gutters Clean: Keeping your gutters clean is one of the easiest and most effective ways to ensure that you are prepared for all of the rain the rainy season will bring. Cleaning gutters is a task that should be done twice a year, once in the dry season and again before the rainy season. If your roof has trees nearby, it may require more frequent cleaning.

2. Make Sure Your Roof Is In Good Shape: You should inspect your roof in advance of the rainy season to prevent water damage. You also make sure that the flashing on your roof is intact since flashing prevents water from entering gaps and other joints in your roof during heavy rains.

3. Windows and Doors Should Be Resealed: The rainy season is approaching. With its arrival, your home will become damper, which can lead to mood growth and other issues. If your windows or doors have leaks, now is the time to fix them; Water leaks can cause dampness around windows and doors.

4. Keep Your Trees Trimmed Around Your House: Now is the time to have your trees professionally trimmed. Cut back branches that are too close to your house and those that could fall on power lines. Having these tree limbs out of the way will help you and your home stay safe, especially during a heavy storm.

5. Keep Your Perimeter Drains Free of Debris: Firstly, make sure all debris is cleared from your perimeter drains. If you have a basement in your house, it's important to clean out the debris in the perimeter drains so water can flow away from the foundation of the house or into a sump pit and not into the basement.

6. Heavy rainfall often leads to power blackouts, so it is essential to have an alternative power system for backup, which can be helpful in such situations.

By implementing these simple measures, you can better prepare for the potential impact of heavy rains and reduce risks to your safety and property.