If your cabin sits on the beaches of a lake whose waters regularly rise to the point where banks are breached, you'll definitely discover that the water has never reached or is ever expected to reach, even in the case of an extreme natural calamity. If you are concerned, there are several things you may take to lessen the danger of flood damage.
Weatherproof well
One of the most serious problems with flooding is wetness, not the sudden rush of water that many people imagine. Water flowing through a cabin may be dealt with quickly, but damp is persistent and will cause damage long after the initial water has been removed. You should invest in substantial weatherproofing for your external and interior walls to lessen the danger of having flood-related damp problems.
While you won't be able to keep the lake away with a superb wood seal, you can protect the water from eating into your logs. Wood is particularly susceptible to damp damage, but there are several excellent sealants available to protect your house from the worst of it! Furthermore, ensuring that your cabin is well-weatherproofed may persuade insurance that you are less of a liability risk, lowering your overheads.
Drainage
When it comes to flooding, log cabins are incredibly durable. The structure's design allows it to preserve structural integrity even when torn completely from its foundations by raging floodwaters. They just float away in their totality. As a result, you don't have to be concerned about your cabin collapsing in the case of a large flood. However, such a cataclysmic situation is exceedingly unlikely! What is more likely is that water will begin to lap at the foot of your cabin. This is more of a nuisance than a hazard, but it can cause wet damage.
It's best to keep the water at bay by constructing levees or drainage ditches into which rising waters can run. To know exactly where to dig, you'll need to spend some time monitoring the behavior of the water you're attempting to battle - which might be annoying, but may also assist to set your mind at ease about flooding!
Flood Barriers
Flood barriers can be a temporary solution that you can easily install and remove during and after the flood season. But at the same time, flood barriers can be used as a constant flood control mrthod that will seal out your waterfront property from the threat of flooding.
Made from modern lightweight materials, those flood gates are robust enough to serve you for many yers with little to no maintenance.
Consider absorbable flood control solutions as additional help.
If you've done everything else and are still concerned about flooding, the best thing you can do is invest in absorbable materials to install around the outside of your property. Sandbags are popular because they can absorb a large amount of water while preventing capillary action from transferring too much of it to the structure of your cabin.
Keep an eye on the weather forecast to see whether there may be severe rain or flash floods. If you want to be especially prepared, you may move carpets and furniture higher up on the walls, and make sure that any electrical outlets are higher up on the walls (to lessen the chance of flood-related electrocution!). However, none of these precautions are likely to be necessary, so there is no need to be concerned!
Do you want to learn more about modern flood control and ways to protect your lake cabin from flooding? Contact Dam Easy today!
Together we shall help you navigate the market of modern anti-flooding solutions and make informed decisions about keeping your property safe and sound in the face of the upcoming flood season.
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