Be careful! Ready! Preparation! – How to prevent flooding?
Sure, if we are planning a longer trip, then we have to pay attention to several things. Being far away from our apartment can by no means mean that, that we can leave our home completely alone for that time. Naturally, if we ask them to, then such tasks, such as taking care of our plants or even our pets, our neighbor or acquaintance can also do it. Possible accidents with our apartment, at the same time, we have to prepare our home to prevent damage.
What should we do in case of a longer absence??
So-called water damage is also considered such a problem. It happens a lot, that the water will flood our apartment during our absence. However, this may not only cause us annoyance, because in this way we can also get unpleasant moments for those who live in the same house as us. Damage caused by flooding, as well as the eventual blockage and the costs of its elimination will affect our wallet very sensitively. So we should prepare, so that we can leave our home with peace of mind even for a longer period of time.
Let's examine the pins!
Let's start by checking the pins. Self-evident, to look at it before looking for errors, that we have turned off all taps. Not just because, because dripping faucets are a common cause of flooding, but also because of that, because the water that has flowed over the course of days will incur serious costs for us. It is therefore advisable to eliminate such problems as soon as possible, since it is the same with the service provider (pl. Water works) unnecessary discussions can also be avoided.
However, if the tap by hand, we wouldn't even be able to close it properly with pliers, then we must not delay its dismantling. That is true, that the reasons for equipment dripping can be very diverse. For example, it is possible, that we just need to clean the disassembled faucet from the accumulated scale or rust, but it can happen, that the individual parts (pl. the sealing ring) a complete replacement will be required.
Don't forget to check the insulation!
Once we have made sure that the taps are drip-free, then the so-called "wet" rooms - i.e. the kitchen, a bathroom, the toilet etc. – we must also check its proper insulation. Due to a poorly grouted tile, the water generated in the bathroom can very quickly flow down to the person living below us.
Another common cause of flooding can be, that the insulation breaks or even stops working completely. Which is mainly in those apartment buildings, and it can prove to be a problem in panel houses, where people live in apartments one above the other. Of course, the safest solution, to prevent soaking, closing the cold and hot wall shut-off valves - otherwise known as corner valves. With this, we essentially cut off the water supply for the entire apartment, that is, we can definitely prevent water damage. Unfortunately, this solution is not applicable then, that if during our absence people entering our home should use water in any form. Which often happens: just think about that case, if we also have flowers in our apartment, we even left a pet in the apartment.
Cloak before rain!
Many people don't think about it, but the water is not only from inside the apartment, but it can also come from outside. This is especially true then, if we turn on the taps in our home little or not at all due to our absence. Such are the huge rains, which can endanger our apartment especially in summer and autumn. Water flowing in through windows or incomplete insulation is slow, but it will definitely flood our home.
It is therefore a fundamental aspect, to close all windows, and if we leave our home completely "unowned" due to a stay of a few days, then don't even open them upside down. If the precipitation falling from the sky finds any gap, sure then, that he will find a way to our apartment, where it can cause serious damage.
However, if we live in an older apartment, then we don't just have to pay close attention to closing doors and windows. Water can just flow in through incomplete insulation, like leaving the windows wide open. True, that - due to the lower throughput - this will usually not occur in such quantities, which floods our home. Still, we have to pay attention to it, especially, if there is a computer or any other high-voltage electrical device near the window. Water flowing under the equipment will cause a short circuit, which can even lead to tragedy, when we try to turn it on when we get home without suspecting anything.
This includes, as if we live in a house with a garden, then we should definitely pay attention to inspecting the eaves as well. Dripping eaves will damage the wall structure very effectively, as a result of which the eaves drain rainwater will find its way into our home much more easily.
More eyes, you see more!
Let's consider it specialist challenge as well. True, that in most cases, checking the above may be sufficient, to keep our apartment safe from water damage during our absence. Still, it's worth looking at it with the eyes of an expert, whether there are any abnormalities in the apartment, as well as ensure their termination. This can be the case, for example, with panel houses leaking beyond the industrial wall, which can cause problems mainly with the toilet.
Although the pipes located beyond the industrial wall are usually not for the given apartment, but they belong to the house, just think how unpleasant it is for us and for the people living under them who are flooded, if the mechanic can't get into our apartment. If we are away for a long time, then in this case the common representative cannot do anything else, as he gets into the apartment with the help of a locksmith, to remedy the problems that have arisen. Of course, we are so lucky, that the given cooperative will be responsible for repairing any broken pipes, however, this will not compensate us for that either, that they essentially "broke into" our home.
Let's insure it smartly!
Of course, we have to prepare for that as well, in case trouble does occur, then the flooding should affect our wallet as little as possible. As a rule, water damage in the apartment starts with a bill exceeding HUF ten thousand - e.g. repainting the wall etc. – not to mention those cases, when we cause problems for other residents with our carelessness. It is therefore advisable to review our home insurance. On the one hand, from that point of view, that our contract is valid for the entire duration of the trip. On the other hand: let's look at, whether it is water damage, and we can also submit a claim in case of flooding, about which we can get more detailed information by asking the terms of the contract and the insurance consultant dealing with us. If our insurance is not valid for this type of damage, then let's sign a new contract with the given company as soon as possible, vagy ha nem tudnak U.S vízkárokra biztosítani, then we should also consider switching service providers.
finally, let's make sure, that all our financial obligations related to insurance were settled on time, that is, whether we have paid the installment due. As a rule, insurance companies offer several schemes for payment, it is worth choosing the annual repayment. Not only then, that we can be sure of settling our obligation, but with many companies we can even get some discounts on the annual premium of the insurance.
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