4 Housing Problems Caused by Rain

rain

When it rains, we consider it as a blessing. But when it causes problems inside the house, it’s a different story that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Familiarize yourself with the most common issues so that you can solve them earlier because one crack can lead to more serious damage to your house.

1. Roof Leaks and Hail Damage
During typhoon and severe thunderstorms, hail is sometimes generated. The roof receives all the damage from the heavy rains and storm. These can cause damage to your roof and eventually lead to more severe problems. These tiny holes allow water to seep into the ceiling of your house. You won’t know unless you notice that something is dripping from your ceiling. Aside from the roof, it can cause damage to laminate flooring and carpet, window leaks, and damage to doors. Moisture can also lead to mould accumulation. In C&D Staten Island Roofing service is available for your convenience.

2. Overloaded Rain Guttersgutter
Rain gutters are installed in order to mobilize the water from your roof and direct it to your yard or garden. Common reasons why rain gutters overflow are clogging of the downspout, too much or not enough tilt, or if your gutters are too small.

3. Foundation Damage
Due to overflowing gutters, large amounts of water pour down and not follow the direction of the downspout. Because of this, it created a massive pool on the soil and stayed there until it is absorbed. This constant pounding of drain water in these areas causes the land to be less intact and compacted. As time pass, the soil softens, and the ground surrounding the house becomes uneven.

4. Chimneys and Bricks
Traditional chimney made of bricks should be carefully inspected if there are gaps between the blocks. This can cause water seepage and result in interior damage. The fireplace should also have a cap to prevent rainwater from entering it.
window

To prevent these unexpected problems from happening during the rainy season, make it a point to do visual checking of your roof, walls, windows, doors, and the foundation of your house. Cracks, even small ones, can cause significant damages to your interiors; that’s why you have to seal it as soon as you see it. In cases where you can not solve it on your own, roofing contractors can be hired to inspect your roof and chimney. After all, prevention is always better than cure.