05 2024
Water damage is one of the catastrophic events that happen to a house. Therefore, keeping a house dry is one of the most important precautions a homeowner can take. There are many different ways homeowners can prevent excess water near their homes. We develop systems like grading and using roofs, gutters, and downspouts to achieve this goal. In this article, we will go over the systems being used and how Atlanta Property Inspections can help.
Grading means the slope of the land around your house. In normal conditions, water should directly flow away from your house and prevent it from pooling it near. The main reason for this is simple. As we mentioned above, a dry house is a good house. If there is excess water near the foundation of the house, it will start to damage it. You might first see these problems as an increase in moisture, mold growth, flooding of the basement, or even some structural problems. The slope is usually six inches down and ten feet away in a landscape grading. Grading isn’t something you can’t control. However, when you buy your house, you should know more about the grading conditions.
Grading is mainly used to prevent the water in the land from being removed from the house. However, water can also pool on top of the house. So, over time, a great system of roofs, gutters, and downspouts has been developed to ensure no water pooling around. With the roofs pushing the water away from the center to peripheral points, the gutters take action. They collect rainwater from the roof and collect it at one point. At this point, the water flows from the gutters to the downspouts. Once the water is on land, the grading system again plays a crucial role in keeping it away from the house's structure. Roofs, gutters, and downspouts are things that every homeowner should inspect. This will allow you to prevent structural damage to your house. If you don’t know how to inspect these parts of the house or are having trouble, call a professional home inspection service today to learn more.
Although sump pumps are not common in many houses, they are crucial systems in basements that every home should have. The sump pump collects water in the basin and dries the basement. The water is discharged regularly and helps prevent the water from flowing back into the house.
Whether you are buying or selling your house, it is important to get an inspection service to learn more about the condition of your house. Thankfully, with the right services, this is no longer a problem. At Atlanta Property Inspection, we have been in this industry for over twenty-five years. With our experienced home inspectors, modern equipment, superior client care, buyer protection plans, and affordable price plans, home inspection services have never been easier. Call us today to learn more about us and our services, or get estimates for your next one right away.