Avoiding Costly Rain Damage
The Valley of the Sun is famous for its late-summer weather; and we’re not just talking about the scorching heat. The intense monsoon season, caused by a range of thermal low pressure over the arid desert, brings with it powerful walls of dust, high winds, and intense rain storms. While considered by many to be a beautiful weather occurrence, the effects of these events can be very harmful and expensive to your home or business. You can help reduce the chances of costly storm-related damage by taking a few precautions before the onslaught of the major storms.
To avoid blemishes to your building, including the façade and any other architectural elements, ensure that there is a sufficient water drainage system in place. Beyond the basics of maintaining a clean gutter and unclogged pipes, take a trip up to your building’s roof and ensure that there are no places there or on the top of the façade where water can stagnate. Large amounts of stagnated water often overwhelm the building and cause leaks; this results quickly in watery, moldy stains indoors, rapidly ruining ceiling tiles and paint. While you’re up there, be sure to remove leaves and other debris that could cause drainage clogs, and consider trimming nearby trees that could contribute debris to the rooftop in the event of a rainstorm.
It is also important to prepare your interior for rain-soaked customers or guests who may pay you a visit. Ensuring that there is a proper floor mat and a hanger (preferably by the door) for wet jackets will help keep your carpet and upholstered chairs fresh and safe from premature damage and unpleasant smells if mold develops. While these precautions are simple and the monsoon season lasts but a few months, businesses that do not prepare are often the ones hit with costly repairs after the fact. Continuing into August, we will continue to share more tips on protecting your home or business from the effects of monsoon storms and intense heat, including tips on façade integrity, wood exposure, and rust.
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