Avoiding Water Damage The Easy Way

8/13/2019 (Permalink)

It’s all too common that during the summer months, the sight of excess water is followed up with the famous “the sun will dry it up” line. And while sometimes this is true, that extra pool of water can lead to expensive damage that is not so easily cleaned up as it was once thought to be. Below are a few different ways to avoid water damage in areas that it may occur in around your home or business. 

Observe Water Levels

Watering the grass? That seems like an easy task, right? Sure it does! But it’s not as simple as moving the sprinkler to a desired location and turning it on. Watering your grass and plants is far from a ‘set it and forget it’ system, and requires much more to be efficient. Make sure that you’re watering at a time where your plants can absorb the water without burning off too quickly, and also keep in mind that too much can be an issue. Check your ground every 15 minutes depending on the surface area for spongy soil. Once it saturates enough, turn it off! Too much water near a home can lead to bugs and indoor water damage not usually seen by the naked eye.

Don’t Overuse

Similar to the above, using too much water during the hot months can be an issue once humidity becomes a factor. It’s important to make sure that you’re keeping your water usage in check in places like your bathroom, kitchen and more. This type of damage occurs when too humid of air meshes with too much moisture coming from faucets and showers, which leads to water in areas such as on the wall, behind fixtures, in cracks and more. This, among other things, can lead to mold and mildew formation.

Lose The Humidity!

It’s important to monitor your humidity levels everywhere in the house -- and not JUST because it causes you to stick to the couch! These high levels of humidity can be tracked in from outside and leave foul odors and moisture on the walls. To prevent this, an inexpensive dehumidifier can be a real benefit!

When heat/humidity is barreling toward Long Island, know that there is a local company ready to help you at the drop of a dime. SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury has been helping local families and businesses recover after all types of damage, and your case is no different. To receive assistance with water, fire or storm damage, give us a call at 516-334-2927!