Extra precaution
Apart from installing gutters and gutter pipes as well as modifying the foundation of your house. You also pay attention to diverting rainwater away from your home, moisture level issues may require additional steps to protect the home's foundation. The method that can be taken is that the water flowing from the roof tiles can be collected in a water reservoir. Water reservoirs can usually hold up to 25 gallons of water.
In the reservoir, you can also place a water pump. If at any time the reservoir is insufficient, you can drain the water out or store it in a reserve reservoir. Apart from being able to deal with humidity and standing water, you can reduce groundwater usage. With regular maintenance and checking, rainwater storage tanks will not be a problem.
Apart from that, also pay attention to the following tips to save your house from problems that can arise due to rainwater:
- Check for cracks in the walls that often appear around windows and doors to prevent water from seeping into the walls. You can coat it by caulking it with cement. If it looks bad, renovate it immediately because this can spread to other parts of the wall.
- Check the trees in your yard and cut off any dead branches, or those that could fall during heavy rain and cause damage to roofs or the structure of your home.
- Clean leaves, branches and debris from gutters or water channels (gutters). If not, the water can overflow and rot around the gutters or gutters which can block the flow of water.
- Install a stopper on the backup drain with a special valve that can direct water in one direction only, preventing water from returning to your home. You can buy these devices at a hardware store or by using large corks or stoppers made of waterproof material.
- Lowers the water level in your swimming pool, so it is less likely to overflow during heavy rain. Chlorinated (chlorine is in swimming pools for purification) pool water can be harmful to the grass and plants around your home.
- Turn off the automatic sprinkler when it rains, because it will cause puddles due to soil saturation.
- Provide sacks filled with sand, this is useful for covering low areas to prevent puddles when it rains.
- Have emergency equipment available such as flashlights, emergency lights and medicines to deal with if at any time there is heavy rain accompanied by a storm.
- Look for information about the area where you live from the relevant agencies, whether it has a history of flooding or things that could cause disasters, such as moving land or landslides.
- Coating the basement or upper level floor with waterproof cement or coating agent such as Tar.
- Check the house's electricity again if a flood occurs at any time because it is very dangerous if submerged.
Good luck!
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