Heavy Rains Are Coming, Is Your Home Prepared?

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We’ve been hearing a lot about El Nino lately, and how it’s going to hit us much harder than it has in the past due to the historic drought earlier this year. Today we want to give you some of our tips on how you can make sure you and your home are protected from the heavy rainfall. Here’s what you need to do to get ready:

• Check for and fix any leaks before it starts raining. The constant dry heat may have caused certain structures to shrink and there may be holes where water can seep through.
• Contact your roofer to have them check your roof and make sure everything is okay and there is no potential for leaks.
• Clean out your gutters and downspouts to make sure they are working properly.
• Invest in a portable generator. You’ll be happy you invested in this if and when the power goes out in your neighborhood.
• Paint and seal your eaves to prevent any dry rot damage.
• Look at any decks and balconies to make sure they slope away from the home to avoid flooding.

These are just a few of the things you can do to prepare for El Nino. If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!