What’s not to love about Portland in the spring? The sun is out. The weather is warmer. There are no more days of freezing temperatures. With this change in weather, you can expect water damage to occur in different parts of your home. Today, we’re going to talk about a handful of things that can cause water damage to your home as the weather changes in the spring. Knowing these can help you not only when you’re implementing preventative measures, but also figure out what to do when they occur.
Your Sprinkler System
A ground sprinkler system is great to have. You can keep your lawn hydrated and plants watered. You can also set it to a timer so you can have them consistently watered at specific times during the day. As great and useful as a system like this can be, though, it can also be prone to causing water damage when spring rolls around.
Water damage from a sprinkler system can cause a malfunction that makes it spray water even when it isn’t supposed to. It can also get to a point where it pushes through too much water. This results in a puddle and eventually causes damage to your home. You should inspect your system every spring to ensure there aren’t any leaks that may lead to damage. Cleaning it out before regular usage for the year can also help with preventing any potential water damage in the future.
Your Gutters
The next thing on our list that can cause water damage to your home in the springtime is your gutters. It’s highly recommended that you have your gutters cleaned out regularly. You should also inspect your downspouts to make sure they’re draining properly. While these might seem like regular maintenance tasks to perform, they are also great ways to prevent water damage.
A blocked gutter can overflow. While in the short term you might be able to prevent it from damaging anything, the longer you let your gutters overflow, the more your home becomes susceptible to water damage. Leaks in your downspouts also cause serious damage to your home over time if they’re not properly taken care of or maintained. It’s recommended that you inspect your gutters for any leaks or issues and replace them immediately to prevent further damage.
Your Basement
The one area of your home that is probably the most prone to water damage is your basement. This is not only due to spring weather conditions, but also due to flooding and other issues. For preventative care, there are three things you can invest in that will help keep water damage from occurring. Check your foundation for damage, get a sump pump, and get a water alarm. These three things combined can keep water damage in your basement to a minimum.
However, there are a few steps that you must deal with if you experience water damage in your basement. First, assess the situation. If you’ve been hit with some spring rain and your basement floods, check to see if it’s safe to walk through and shut off the electricity if need be.
The next step is to remove as much water as possible. This process requires something like a shop vac or sump pump to remove the water from the basement. Then, remove any water-damaged items that you come across. This can be anything from furniture to cardboard boxes to pieces of carpet.
Next, you’re going to disinfect everything. This is going to require an industrial-grade cleaner. This is because you want to kill as much mold as possible before it grows and spreads. Bleach won’t get the job done. This is usually why it is recommended that you hire a professional. A professional is going to be able to handle this entire cleaning process while keeping you out of harm’s way. Plus, they’ll have the proper equipment and cleaning agents to properly take care of the situation.
Get dehumidifiers and dry out any remaining moisture in the area to prevent further damage from occurring.
If You Need Someone to Take Care of Your Water Damage This Spring, Call PNW Restoration
This spring, if you run into any of these water damage issues with your home, call the experts at PNW Restoration at (971) 247-3381. We are experts in water removal and water damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency response team is available at all times to assess your damage and make repairs. Call us if you want your emergency taken care of quickly and effectively.
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