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Locating a Leak After a Storm | SERVPRO of Stoughton, Brockton
6/16/2023 (Permalink)
Summer storms are great for gardens, not your home. If you experience water damage, call SERVPRO of Stoughton, Brockton to get your home cleaned up.
We are lucky to experience all four seasons in the Brockton area. Warm and sunny summers give way to cozy and snowy winters, and we get to experience everything in between. That also means we encounter many different weather situations throughout the year.
Any time that rain or melting snow is present, your home is vulnerable to a potential water leak that can cause widespread issues.
In order to catch these leaks before they damage your walls, floors and ceilings, you have to know where to look around your home. Our SERVPRO of Stoughton, Brockton team explains some of the places that are more vulnerable to water leaks, so read on to learn more.
This is one of the most common places for a water leak to occur, but that should be no surprise! Any space that has direct access to the outside is constantly coming into contact with the elements and can spring a leak at any time.
Rain can easily get in between the window sashes and jambs, which will eventually leak behind your walls and into your wall studs. Typically these leaks aren’t noticeable right away, and you can be left with rotten walls or mold around the framing of your house.
The threshold of your exterior doors also can cause water troubles. A door that hangs slightly ajar or isn’t tight against the door frame can invite water up under the door, which can leak down onto your floors as well as soak into the wood underneath your threshold. If that wood can’t dry out properly, it will lead to warping, sagging and rotting as well.
Our roofs have the huge responsibility of protecting us from the elements and keeping us dry. They block out the snow on the snowiest winters and offer protection when a severe storm whips through town.
Even though your roof and shingles are built to withstand these impacts, they are not indestructible. Over time, wear and tear can lead to damage during a heavy rain or high wind event.
Leaks can occur around your attic windows or skylights, or water can get up under a missing or broken shingle and leak down your walls that way. It is crucial for you to check your roof after every storm and repair any damage you see right away. If you don’t, this damage will only compound and get worse the next time it rains.
If you cringe every time you hear of a storm with heavy rain or when we are on the brink of a spring thaw after a snowy winter, we hear you. Flooded or damp basements are a common occurrence in our area, and it can lead to structural issues to your home and foundation if it becomes a chronic issue.
Patch up any cracks or leaks you see along your foundation lines, and try to ensure your gutters are clear and ready to move any rain down and away from your home. If they are clogged, the rain will back up onto your roof and pour over the sides of your house and land directly onto your foundation. From there, it will seep down into your basement and can cause widespread water damage in a short amount of time.
By understanding where water issues normally crop up in homes, you can check these spaces often and especially after each storm we experience. If you do notice water damage, call SERVPRO of Stoughton, Brockton for a fast and efficient restoration.
Suffering from water damage? Our SERVPRO specialists can help.