5 dangers that threaten private home, and how to prevent them

  • Dec 26, 2019

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 Problems of a private home and ways to solve them.
Problems of a private home and ways to solve them.

Private house - this is not only a desirable property, but often - a lot of problems. After all, it is extremely important to provide households with adequate safety and comfort, and for this you need to know a lot of nuances.

1. vermin

Wood home, spoiled by termites.
Wood home, spoiled by termites.

Small pests can cause substantial damage to the house. Beetles and termites can even jeopardize the structural integrity of the building, and rodents often gnaw through wiring, creating the risk of fire. While there are many commercially available products against pests, it is better to take action to prevent similar problems: the need to maintain cleanliness in the home, store food in sealed containers, repaired all the cracks and replace rotting wood pieces walls.

2. smoke detectors

smoke detectors
smoke detectors

You should definitely attend to the safety of yourself and your family by installing smoke detectors and make sure they are working properly. If possible, it is best to install wired detectors, instead of buying a battery-powered detectors.

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3. leaky pipes

Protect pipes!
Protect pipes!

Almost every experienced with water stains on the ceiling. While this may be the result of a leaky roof, if this happens in the basement, then the blame is obviously leaking pipes. This may be due to accumulation of the condensate compound or defective joints. You should always check the pipes and cause plumbing in the event of a leak detection.

4. Attic

Old attic.
Old attic.

It is necessary to ventilate the attic to prevent mold. If the attic is stagnant air, it inevitably begins to accumulate condensate, creating an ideal environment for mold. To prevent this accumulation of moisture as possible, making sure that the roof has ventilation holes, the size and number of which depends on the size of the attic.

5. drains

water drainage system.
water drainage system.

If you do not control the diversion of water from the house, then it will eventually lead to chaos. There is no doubt that the gutters are the best way to divert water from the roof. But if water has accumulated near the house, it can seep into the basement, which will cause major problems. Every spring and autumn it is necessary to clean the gutters to make sure they are free of debris. Also, if on the lawn a lot of trees, the gutters need to be cleaned more often.

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