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Monsoon Home Care

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Proper maintenance is important during monsoon season to prevent home damage from heavy rains. Homeowners should check for leaks around windows and doors, ensure drains and pipes are clear of blockages, and inspect roof drains and vents for debris that could cause flooding. Common issues include water entering through cracks, blocked drains causing waterlogging, and leaves or dirt clogging roof drainage systems. Staying vigilant and clearing issues before monsoon arrives can help avoid costly repairs.

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Monsoon Maintenance For Your Home The south west monsoons are here and with it days on end of rain, moisture, and water. We are in for four months of relentless rain which is bound to bring with it, its share of troubles for homeowners. If proper preventive maintenance measures are taken to protect your home, a lot of damage can be avoided. Here are a few tips to follow 1) Ensure all windows are tightly shut and there are no leaks. Plug all leaks with silicone sealant. Check all windows before leaving on a holiday. 2) Check all sliding doors and windows whether the sealant is intact. If the sealant is found cracked or broken, call a maintenance expert and have the sealant replaced fully. 3) Check drain and pipes for blockages, particularly if they are not in use. Blocked drains lead to water logging and eventually seepage. Pour a bucket of water into each drain and see if there is any delay in the exit. If you find a drain blocked, then remove the strainer and grating and proceed to clean the drain. Sometimes just pouring a bucket of water at once, with force will dislodge the dirt or debris. If you can’t manage to unblock the drain yourself, contact your builder or maintenance department. Most builders of apartments and villas have a service team on hand to take care of such services. When the drain is cleared, check it by pouring a bucket of water again into it and watch the progress. Don’t forget to wash the strainer itself with soap and water, scrubbing well to open all the holes in it. 4) In the event of a heavy downpour, it is advisable to remove the drain covers to facilitate increased drainage flow. However most builders opt for a larger grating on balconies and outdoor, especially builders in Kerala. 5) It is advisable to inspect all drains, vents and pipes from the roof of your home and all sunshades. Falling leaves and other debris tend to block them causing water logging and seepage. This check should be carried out midway through the monsoon also. It can prevent a lot of damage. Most builders in monsoon prone area like Kerala and Mumbai generally take care of these things, however as a home owner, you can’t leave things to chance. Flat owners and apartment owners in Cochin must take special precaution as the town is hit directly by the South West Monsoon and in for heavy downpours with heavy winds.

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Monsoon Home Care

  • 1. Monsoon Maintenance For Your Home The south west monsoons are here and with it days on end of rain, moisture, and water. We are in for four months of relentless rain which is bound to bring with it, its share of troubles for homeowners. If proper preventive maintenance measures are taken to protect your home, a lot of damage can be avoided. Here are a few tips to follow 1) Ensure all windows are tightly shut and there are no leaks. Plug all leaks with silicone sealant. Check all windows before leaving on a holiday. 2) Check all sliding doors and windows whether the sealant is intact. If the sealant is found cracked or broken, call a maintenance expert and have the sealant replaced fully. 3) Check drain and pipes for blockages, particularly if they are not in use. Blocked drains lead to water logging and eventually seepage. Pour a bucket of water into each drain and see if there is any delay in the exit. If you find a drain blocked, then remove the strainer and grating and proceed to clean the drain. Sometimes just pouring a bucket of water at once, with force will dislodge the dirt or debris. If you can’t manage to unblock the drain yourself, contact your builder or maintenance department. Most builders of apartments and villas have a service team on hand to take care of such services. When the drain is cleared, check it by pouring a bucket of water again into it and watch the progress. Don’t forget to wash the strainer itself with soap and water, scrubbing well to open all the holes in it. 4) In the event of a heavy downpour, it is advisable to remove the drain covers to facilitate increased drainage flow. However most builders opt for a larger grating on balconies and outdoor, especially builders in Kerala. 5) It is advisable to inspect all drains, vents and pipes from the roof of your home and all sunshades. Falling leaves and other debris tend to block them causing water logging and seepage. This check should be carried out midway through the monsoon also. It can prevent a lot of damage. Most builders in monsoon prone area like Kerala and Mumbai generally take care of these things, however as a home owner, you can’t leave things to chance. Flat owners and apartment owners in Cochin must take special precaution as the town is hit directly by the South West Monsoon and in for heavy downpours with heavy winds.