Five ways to rain-proof your homes

Torrential rains are pouring down on the country as the monsoon season is back again. Even if its a normal occurrence for us Filipinos it is still best to be prepared and protected. Here are some tips to ready our homes for the typhoon season.

From: calongeloria.com

Lamudi Philippines offers rainy-season essentials to ensure home preparedness.

Home check and care are a must, especially that the monsoon season is expected to start soon in the Philippines. With this, global property website Lamudi Philippines offers five ways to protect your home from the sudden onslaught of torrential rains.

1. Roof Checkup

A twice-yearly preservation check of your roof can do wonders and can spare you from headache and expensive repairs later on. The roof is a very important part of the house; it is your first line of defense against intense heat, typhoon-strength wind, and torrential rain, so before the wet season officially kicks in, make sure to conduct a thorough check.

Look out for damages or inspect areas susceptible to leaks and repair immediately. Make sure there are no holes and rust spots. Likewise, inspect your gutters if the drain is working well and check for clogs in the down pipes.

2. Secure Your Wares

Secure objects in your home that could possibly fly, fall, slide or bend from strong winds. This tip applies to the roof as well—make sure that your roofing system is well fortified to avoid roofs flying off or being carried by strong winds.

3. Waterproof Doors and Windows

Seal your windows and cracks with waterproof sealers or rubber gaskets, which can be purchased from DIY or hardware stores. These will prevent unwelcome water that might leak through cracks, and they can be easily replaced.

4. Inspect Your Drainage

More than the rain, it is the flooding that deserves most of your worry. If possible, make sure that your drainage is working properly. As this is a relatively huge task, hire professionals to do this for you.

5. Trim Overgrown Plants and Trees

Thick and dense plants and branches that hang precariously near windows or power lines can pose hazard to your household in case of harsh winds and rain, so make sure to prune them. Trimming shrubs may be easy, but the bigger tasks, such as pruning tree branches, are better left to professionals.

In addition to these five tips, make sure to keep emergency kits in places where you can easily find them. These kits should include drinking water, flashlight and batteries, and medicines. These will come in handy during floods and power outages very common during the monsoon season, and may even save the life of people around you.