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5 Essential Flood-Proofing Renovations For Your Home

6/9/2020

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​If your house is in danger of flooding, don’t lose hope. There are renovations and preparations that you can do to protect your home. The expense for flood-proofing will depend on your home’s risk of flooding. Here are five renovation projects to defend your house against rising waters.
  1. Adding Stilts Or Piers
    Let’s start with the most expensive project, which is elevating your home. Raising your house above the flood level is an excellent investment. You can either make your house on stilts or raise it retroactively. If you live in an area that receives constant flooding, building over the flood line can help you save some money from expenses with repairs in the long run. 

  2. Wet Flood-Proofing With Foundation Vents
    With the use of foundation vents, you let the flood water go through your home rather than allowing it to pool in your property. You can also invest in a sump pump to remove flood water from your basement or other areas that usually collect floodwater.

  3. Dry Flood-Proofing Using Sealants And Coatings
    Apply sealants and coating to your walls, windows, doorways, and foundations. This dry flood-proofing method prevents moisture from getting into your house. Water seeping through the foundation and walls of your home can cause expensive damages to its integrity.

  4. Raising Outlets, Switches, And Pipes
    Check that all your electrical outlets, sockets, switches, and circuit breaker are one foot about the flood level. It will make sure that you don’t suffer severe electrical damage during a flood. All pipes entering your home should have a valve installed. Gate valves will prevent flooded sewage systems from backing up. 

  5. Doing Some Lawn Work
    Regrade your lawn so that it empties towards the street gutter and not your home. You can use heavy soil consisting of sand and clay. Creating space between your home’s siding and mulch will keep the base of your house dry during heavy rain. Make sure that all of your downspouts point away from your home.

Protecting your home from flood damage is essential if you are in areas that are high-risk to flooding. Obtain flood insurance right away from a dependable source.

At Sherzer Insurance Agency, we aim to provide comprehensive insurance policies that make your life easier. We want to help you get the insurance that fits your needs. You can get more information about our products and services by calling our agency at (239) 673-9301. Get your free quote today by CLICKING HERE.
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