Tips to Keeping Your Home Safe Against the Rain – Infographic

If you happen to be in the areas of the US that are experiencing heavy rains, you might be in a position to walk your home. By walking your around the permiter of your home, you can check for damage. Constant rain can cause damage to a home due to its consistency. Rain can hurt walls, roofs, grading and more around the home. All of these issues can lead to bigger, more expensive issues.

There are some steps you can take to avoid any further damage to your home due to rain and storms. Walking around your property to check the grading of your home will be helpful in making sure water is not running into your home. Water needs to run away from your home. Checking your roof for leaks will protect your walls, ceilings and floors. Cleaning Read More

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Rain and GuttersRain is such a great thing for your yard however large sums of water or rain can reak havoc on your home.  The average roof (1000 sq. ft.) will collect over 650 gallons of water with just 1 inch of rainfall. Too much rain could cause foundation problems and landscape rot.  Additionally, rain can cause challenges with your gutters if they are not properly maintained.  Gutters can accumulate rocks, leaves, acorns and other debris that clog or block the flow of water leaving your gutters useless and possibly causing more home structural damage. So take the opportunity and clean your gutters to make sure that they are free of debris and are functioning properly. Rain should be able to move through your gutters quickly and seamlessly without any over the edges flow. Read More