6 Water Damage Solutions for 2018

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Water Damage 6 Solutions to Prevent or Treat
Water Damage in 2018 Whether from a flood, roof
leakage or  a backed-up pipe, water damage
happens. Once it has occurred, it needs to be
treated as soon as possible.  Here you will find
6 solutions to help you treat and prevent water
damage in your home. Install Sump Pumps Placing
a sump pump in the lowest level of your house
like a basement or a crawl space can help prevent
that area from becoming flooded.  They are
triggered either by a float like the one found in
the tank of your toilet or by a pressure sensor.
Once triggered, they begin pumping water out of
and away from your home through a pipe. Clean
Your Gutters Regularly And Consider Installing
Clog-Resistant Gutters Gutters that are full of
detritus and debris can cause a serious flooding
problem. Maintaining your gutters and making sure
that they are cleaned frequently can help prevent
flood damage from occurring. You might also want
to consider installing gutters that are covered
to prevent leaves and other debris from falling
into them and clogging them. Consider Installing
Freeze-Resistant PEX Piping PEX piping is a new
solution for residential and commercial plumbing.
While PEX piping is not freeze proof, it will
expand if frozen water is caught in the pipe. It
will then contract back to its original shape
when the water melts. You will want to use common
insulating methods as well with PEX piping.
  Have in hand an emergency roof tarp cover as we
all know some parts of the United States are
prone to hurricanes and extreme winds. If you
live in one of those risky zones, you are well
aware how important it is to have house repair
supplies for an emergency DIY. Some of those
tools like tarps, sleeping bags and first aid
kits can be used in  peaceful circumstances as
well. If you are aware about upcoming weather
hazards, prepare your house by tarping the roof
for an extra water resistance.
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Keep An Eye On Your Water Bill There are so many
pipes and water-using appliances in your home
that you may not be able to detect a leak,
especially a slow leak that may be hidden in your
walls. If you see your water bill creeping up
slowly, it could be an indication of a leak. Some
water companies may even provide a phone app that
allows you to check water usage from your phone.
If it is increasing check your home for a leak.
Install a Leak Detector Like a fire or carbon
monoxide detector a leak detector will sound a
shrill 110-decibel alarm when it detects as
little as 1/32 of an inch of water. The detector
runs off of a nine-volt battery, so no
electricity is needed. You can install these
alarms behind any water-using appliance like a
washing machine or dishwasher. It will let you
know if theres a leak. These are just five
solutions or prevention techniques to deal with
water damage. Check with your local hardware
store for more ideas and treatment ideas to keep
your home free from water damage. Once water
damage has occurred, make sure that you act
quickly and contact your insurance company and
water damage experts in your area.
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