Alleviating Potential Storm Damage

7/14/2022 (Permalink)

Local Storm Affecting the Bridgewater, NJ Area

What Can Be Done To Prevent Storm Damage?

Damage from water during a storm can cause your Bridgewater, NJ home. Thankfully proper maintenance and good habits can help keep the building protected.

Prevention

When it comes to your home it's important to maintain the building envelope. A buildings envelope is the barrier between the indoors and the outdoors. You can determine if something is wrong with the buildings envelope if it allows significant airflow from the exterior of the structure or if there is a lack of airflow it could mean that the buildings envelope is to tight. Several components make up the envelope.

• Roof
• Walls
• Foundation
• Windows
• Doors

Regular maintenance and inspections work hand and hand to keep your building's envelope string and tight. Check for cracks in the walls and foundations and get them repaired. Look for any leaks that may be associated with the roof, along with checking the shingles or other roofing materials are secure. Windows and doors should be aligned and sealed. 

Some owners are comfortable with performing the inspection themselves, but you can also hire a professional to do the task. it is important the building be examined regularly to catch minor issues before they become a serious problem.  

Cleanup

Sadly, buildings with properly maintained envelopes could still be affected by water damage associated with the storm. it is important to act quickly to try to prevent structural damage along with mold growth that can accompany it. 

Call SERVPRO of Bridgewater at (908) 222-2020 and we will be right over to dry the property out as quickly as possible. After any standing water has been removed, there can still be moisture found in porous materials. We will use fans and dehumidifiers to dry the area affected by the storm. By the time everything is dry our technicians can be saved and what items can't.