| In order to prevent water damage, you must first | | | | an overflow. Gutters must empty far enough away |
| learn what causes it. This article will cover the visible | | | | from foundation walls or else water will accumulate, |
| causes of water damage, the ones that are easy to | | | | leading to damage and a wet basement and even to |
| self-detect. Be sure to look for the second part of | | | | foundation problems. Windows and Doors: |
| this article and learn all about the invisible causes of | | | | Unprofessionally installed windows and doors will allow |
| water damage as well. A good understanding of the | | | | water to penetrate into the wall. Damaged seals |
| subject will not only provide you with better tools to | | | | around windows or doors can cause windblown |
| prevent water damage but also will help saving | | | | moisture penetration. Check your doors and windows |
| money by simple day to day maintenance tips that | | | | thoroughly especially during wet seasons. Leaking |
| will keep your house in good shape and preserve its | | | | Roofs: Old roofing materials can expose the roof |
| value. While some of the causes for damage are | | | | deck to water intrusion and damage especially around |
| controllable and can be prevented if you pay enough | | | | chimneys and exhaust fans. Old shingles will curl and |
| attention, others cannot be predicted and therefore | | | | crack, allowing moisture intrusion. Cracked chimney |
| cannot be prevented. Rain water: Rain water will | | | | caps allow water into interior areas of the chimney. |
| accumulate along the foundations or beneath the | | | | Flat roof drains can clog and hold water on the roof, |
| floor during rainy seasons unless directed away by | | | | increasing the risks of a leak and a possible collapse |
| proper drainage. It is very hard to control damage | | | | of the entire roof under the weight of the water. |
| caused by rain water but it is possible to reduce its | | | | Attics: Improper attic insulation and ventilation allows |
| effects Gutter & Drain: Clogged gutters will push | | | | heat to escape, turning rooftop snow into an |
| rainwater under shingles, or will cause water to travel | | | | ice-dam. Ice dams will force moisture under roof |
| down the walls internally. A lack of drains can cause | | | | shingles where it can drip into the attic or walls. |