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Tips or precautionary measure to your home during monsoon

Monsoon is one of the liveliest seasons of the year when you feel a maximum attachment to the nature and charm of the mother earth. But, monsoon can be a nightmare for a homeowner inviting plethora of damages to your building, walls, roofs, and chipping paint. Thus, you should give attention to several key points before indulging in the preparation for a monsoon-ready house. Here’s a list of - Tips or precautionary measures to your home during monsoon. This can keep your home safe, helping you enjoy the beauty of rainfall in your house/apartment…

Tips to prevent home damages for monsoon

Pre-monsoon examination

Firstly, inspect your house properly before the onset of the monsoon season, and get the cracks and damaged tiles repaired to avoid seepage.

Get your roof ready

Examine your roof to avoid costly problems that can escalate into the tremendous cost. In the case of any crack, a waterproof membrane can be applied. Clean the rainwater pipes occasionally to ensure smooth drainage of rainwater from the roof. Also, call a plumber and change rusted or broken drain pipes immediately.

 

Prevent fungus and mold from growing on the walls

Look out for these signs of mold and fungus. If you see gross black-ish growth on the walls, contact a professional to deal with as it can be highly poisonous.

Painting 

It is important to paint the walls of your house in the most correct manner. All peripheral painting work should be carried out before the onset of monsoon. The choice of the paint is crucial as it not only protects the wall from downpours but also prevents the rainwater from seeping through the walls. Try to adopt waterproof paints and the addition of a water sealant, which works as a defensive layer on concrete walls.

Ventilators

Install ventilators to curb dampness in high humid areas of your house. 

As the air inside the home is moist during monsoon which can further increase the growth of mold and fungus.

Doors and Windows

Repaint metal-framed doors and windows to avert rusting as well as to halt the rain from seeping through them. Wooden doors and windows bulge up during monsoon if they are not aptly fixed. Thus, it’s wise you call a carpenter before the rainy season to fix them properly.

Electric connections

Get an electrician to check all electrical connections and outside electric switches to see if they are exposed to rain. Cover them without any obstruction to avoid chances of electric shock or short-circuit. Equally, repair all damaged electric cords for a safer environment at home in a monsoon.

Bring an inverter

Inverters are a battery-run device that can be used as a source of power supply. During monsoon, it is common there is a power cut or break down of the generator. Install Inverter to ensure or avoid power failure during the night or during the study time of your children.

Greenery check

Heavy rains pose the risk of falling trees, which can lead to both harm and injuries. Make sure there are no trees around your house that pose a potential hazard to you or your home. Find out loose branches or chances of uprooting, and contact government officials if you notice a risk.

Furniture

Usually, wooden furniture adds elegance and charm to our house. But, it also comes with plenty of maintenance rules and cleaning during the rainy season. Otherwise, it may get damaged due to termite or fungus infest. Apply a coat of lacquer or polish to prevent moisture from damaging cabinets, chairs, wardrobes, beds, etc. Also, put camphor balls, Neem leaves or cloves in the cupboards to protect the clothes and other valuables from dampness. 

Maintain the interiors moist free

Sunlight is minimal during monsoon, so recover heavy summer drapes with ornate translucent curtains to get as much sunlight as you can. Moistness inside the house may create a bad odor; equally spoiling your walls, wall hangings, and furniture.

Avoid water pooling to prevent insect infestation

Conduct a thorough check of your house and make sure there are no puddles or pools of water anywhere - be it in a flowerpot in the garden or drains around your house/residence, as these can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes and the diseases that come with them like Cholera, Malaria, and Dengue.

Clean your garage thoroughly

Water can flow into your garage, which may cause seepage and damage to your car or other stored items. Make sure that your garage is cleaned regularly or arrange for a temporary garage for your car to keep it safe during monsoon turbulence. You can also seal it off using some adhesive into the edges to avoid water coming in.

Drainage blockage

Ensure that the drainage in the house/apartments checked in regular intervals to avoid any blocks or overflows.

Insect prevention

Keep an eye on insects during monsoon... It’s not just flies and mosquitoes, but termites or even ants can cause damage to buildings. You may adhere to some natural ways to get rid of them rather than using any chemicals. 

Don’t forget to care for your important documents

Rainwater may seep in through an open window and damage several of your essentials, such as passports, ID cards, or property or bank-related documents. Take that bit of additional care to make sure that they are completely protected, and if possible, kept in waterproof zip-lock bags to protect from moisture damage.

Some important tips to make a note of

  • Place water-absorbent mats around the house, especially if you have guests or family members going in and out of the house. This may help you create a less slippery home.
  • Invest in a good dehumidifier to reduce the growth of a mold and dust mites.
  • Use mosquito nets as dengue and malaria are the most common diseases during monsoon.
  • Store away all your rugs to avoid the chances of allergic reactions. 

In conclusion

Monsoon is important for recharging your groundwater and provides adequate water in lakes and rivers. If taken appropriate measures, you can protect your homes and apartments from leakages, cracks, and water stagnant... 

 


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