How to Keep Your Home Safe in Stormy Weather
You may have gotten a little taste of actual weather in California over the weekend and thought ‘Hey, this isn’t so bad’, but brace yourself because more rain is on its way. That said, don’t get too excited just yet. As rare a treat as rain is in California, this weather can spell disaster for your home if you are not properly equipped with the right drainage system. With weather forecasts predicting flash flooding, rockslides, and mudslides that could shut down freeways and damage homes and other properties, it is best to start thinking ahead and be proactive rather than reactive.
Without proper drainage systems, your home may be facing the threat of a serious water-related catastrophe in the upcoming rainy season. Water damage includes a variety of serious issues. With heavy rains, one major concern is flooding. If your home does not have proper drainage, the entire interior can flood, and if the rain is heavy enough, you might find your flooring and prized possessions ruined by water. Additionally, your basement and crawl spaces may flood, leading to further damage to your home’s structure. The presence of water in a vulnerable home can also lead to mold, which can cause allergies and other health issues. Perhaps the biggest issue with water damage from heavy rain is when water flows all the way down to the ground around your home. Water seeping into the base of your home can destroy the foundation and, ultimately, lead to its collapse.
Protect your home now before it’s too late.
It is much easier to plan ahead for the threat of disaster than to deal with the fallout from a home in need of serious repair. Weinstein Construction Company offers a wide variety of drainage systems to meet your individual needs as a homeowner and can ensure that you, your loved ones, and your property will be protected in the event of future bad weather. For starters, we perform a “water test”. This is when we come to your home and simulate heavy rain to gauge how well your drainage systems are prepared to handle such weather and, if they are not, to identify the main points of moisture issues in your home. This way, you don’t have to wait for a storm to hit to find out for yourself. If we find cause for concern, we will work with you to develop the best plan of action to install proper drainage systems so your home is safe and secure.
With the selection of different drainage systems offered, you will surely find what you need to properly outfit your home for potentially bad weather. Among the variety of drainage systems, our tools and services include French drains, waterproofing, crawl space drainage systems, storm and rain drain systems, channel drains, and patented wet basement drainage systems. One of our most environmentally conscious tools is the Flo-Well Storm Water Leaching System, which collects and discharges storm water into the subsoil, reusing it, keeping water away from your foundation, and avoiding potential damage. With California in its current drought, this system is one of the most helpful ways to conserve and reuse water, which is very scarce.
If you are concerned about water in your home, contact Weinstein Construction Company today for a free drainage system installation, inspection, and estimate!
