Let's make it clear from the very beginning, any room of your house can get flooded at some point. Moreover, water damage is equally dangerous for your house and your own health, no matter where it occurs. However, there are certain areas in your house that are most likely to flood should the disaster strike. Also, the repairs and clean-ups in these areas will be more complicated and expensive.
That is why we want to talk about these rooms and the danger of flooding in them, so you can prepare for the disaster and protect your property before water damage becomes your worst nightmare.
The Basement
The basement is, of course, the first area in the house when we talk about water damage and floods. At least 80% of homeowners admit that they constantly feel that "humid" odor in their basements. Most say that they consider it perfectly normal and never really tried to find its source and get rid of it.
At the same time, those smell usually means that the water damage in your basement has spread significantly and led to mold development, which can be extremely dangerous for the structure of the whole building as well as the health of the people who live in it.
Another reason to protect your basement from flooding is the fact that you probably keep lots of belongings and appliances there. Power tools, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, seasonal wardrobes - all those things may not seem like immediate losses to water damage and flood, but they actually are.
Make sure to install flood barriers for your basement as soon as you get a flood warning, or the temperatures may go up as spring approaches. Clear the gutters, check the drainage system regularly and make sure to get rid of the source of the "humid" smell as soon as you finish reading this article.
Garage
Technically not a room in the house. The garage is another area most likely to get flooded, which will require some costly restoration afterward.
Not only do we tend to keep lots of stuff and appliance in the garage, but it is also, first of all, a "house" for a car. And a vehicle with any level of water damage may simply be dangerous to drive. Not to mention the fact that it will need some costly repairs and will lose a lot I its market value if the signs of water damage are obvious.
Flood gates installed in your garage will save you a great deal of money, time, and service. You can build and then connect several flood barriers with a special extension poles and enjoy your perfectly safe and dry garage.
Bathroom
Water damage in the bathroom may seem like nonsense since this room is meant to deal with water. However, if flooding affects your bathroom, it may be unsafe and even dangerous to use until you restore it entirely. Sometimes deep cleaning may not be enough as the bathroom may be flooded with sewage water or water contaminated by chemicals.
Except for flood barriers in the door passages and sometimes windows, you may want to consider a non-return valve for loose pipes and smart vent insulation to keep your bathroom safe and minimize restoration costs.
Kitchen
Located on the ground floor, the kitchen is not only the most likely area to get flooded but also the most "expensive" one. It is the area where normally the most expensive appliance is located. Some of it may be damaged beyond repair once it gets in contact with floodwater.
Also, the kitchen is usually a place with the most complicated wiring system, lots of sockets, switches, and other electric accessories. In other words, the kitchen is not only likely and expensive to get flooded but also extremely dangerous.
Make sure to prepare for the flood beforehand, get your flood barriers or other flood control devices, learn to install them, and store them in a safe, easily accessible area.
Do you want to know more about flood safety and flood control solutions to keep your home safe and comfortable? Make sure to contact Dam Easy today!
Our team will be happy to answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions about flood control on your property and devices that can help you floodproof it.
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