Tips for Preserving Your Home in a Wet Season

Fall can be a beautiful season — crisp breezes, colorful leaves, and cozy nights by the fire. But it's also the time of year when fluctuating temperatures, saturating rains, and tree limbs dropping debris offer the perfect conditions for hidden moisture to seep into your home. Left unchecked, this water damage brings about mold, structural damage, and costly repairs.

Inspect and Fix Your Gutters and Roof

Your roof is your first line of protection from rain. Missing shingles or little cracks can allow water to enter, even if they're not big enough to be obvious. Inspect to ensure that flashing is not loose, shingles are not worn, and that seals around chimneys and vents are not damaged.

Gutters and downspouts should be clear of leaves and obstructions so water may drain away from your house. Clogged gutters allow water to splash up under your roofline or splash on your foundation — both conditions are a greater threat for water intrusion.

Seal Windows, Doors, and Exterior Gaps

Since the temperature will be lower, cold air and moisture can enter through cracks near windows and doors. Inspect the weather stripping and replace any that are cracked or brittle. Caulk any gaps near window and door casings. Don't forget to inspect where plumbing and wires enter your home — caulk these with expanding foam or weatherproof caulk to prevent water leaks.

Control Indoor Humidity

The moisture you can experience isn't only on the outside of your house, however. With a heater in use in autumn, indoor humidity can increase if your ventilation isn't as good as it could be. Use exhaust fans in rooms like the bathroom or kitchen and install a dehumidifier in humid areas like basements. Ideally, you are keeping humidity under 50% to stave off mold growth.

Don't Waste Your Chance to Call the Experts 

Even with optimal prevention, unforeseen water problems can arise — a surprise storm, a burst pipe, or an unseen roof issue. That's where our AdvantaClean professionals come in. We are experts at early detection, complete drying, and long-term solutions to prevent moisture damage to your home. Whether it's emergency water extraction or maintenance, our technicians move fast to make your home safe, dry, and mold-free.

  • Trained water damage and mold remediation technicians.
  • Advanced drying equipment to head off damage in its tracks.
  • Preventative maintenance services that bolster your home against future attacks.

fall leaves on the corner of a roof

Don't let minor moisture problems turn into expensive repairs. This fall, act today to protect your home, and in the unfortunate event that something unexpected happens, rely on AdvantaClean to restore your comfort and peace of mind. Reach your local team now at (877) 800-2382.

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