With all the flooding in Nebraska and Iowa this spring I wanted to send out a reminder to check your around the perimeter of your house.
Take a walk around and pay special attention to down spouts, that they are attached and directed away from any potential low spots or around cement walls, sidewalks, etc. Another common thing is to ck to make sure there are no blockages in the downspout as well as where the gutter feeds into the downspout.
You may also wish to pay special attention to the flow of the melting snow. The largest issue many of our area basements had were a large amount of rain on frozen ground and with the piles of snow the water shed was diverted to areas that pooled quickly and led to a washout that fed into the basement.
unfortunately this is a bit late and many have already experienced the misfortune of wet carpet, mushy drywall and will now be in the midst of removing the wet contaminated debris. Before replacing any products it is important to make sure every surface is dry, locate the source of the water infiltration and make the necessary repairs. Always keep your drywall off the flooring or you will find yourself with a wicking circumstance where the water feeds up the surface. If you need information or advice on this project be sure to leave me a comment and i will be glad to help out.
Stay dry, spring is coming.
P.M.
