These days, it seems like just about every time we turn on the TV or check the weather on the internet, yet another storm warning is issued. Is your home ready for the next torrential downpour? Or do you risk devastating water damage because your drains and stormwater systems are below par?
While it’s true that Mother Nature seems increasingly in charge, it’s not too late to do absolutely everything you can to prevent water damage this storm season:
1. Clear out the gutters
When was the last time you checked the gutters? It may seem like a boring task, but don’t forget that your entire stormwater system relies upon runoff being able to flow efficiently from the tip of your roof to the safety of the stormwater drain via your gutters & downpipes.
Did you know a leaf blower is a brilliant way to quickly blow all of the dry gunk out of your gutters? For clearing your downpipes, the garden hose should suffice.
2. Check for drain debris
The thing that can compromise your stormwater drains ahead of the next storm is … the previous storm! Often, it’s all that tree and leaf debris delivered to your drains from the last round of inclement weather that block the drains or the drainage paths when the next storm strikes.
To take even more pre-emptive action, don’t forget to regularly tidy up the backyard of potential drain debris, including raking up and bagging up leaves.
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