Water damage has become a common problem in urban residential areas. No matter how much money people invest in building their houses, ignorance regarding non-flooding can only send some of the dollars in vain.

Experienced contractors consider water damage a considerable risk and use non-flooding techniques to mitigate it. You can also install various devices to prevent flooding and save your property and your beloved from chaos.

This article will show you six water damage prevention tips that are affordable and easy to install.

6 techniques to ensure non-flooding

The following DIY techniques are simple, but you can ask the vendor to send an expert to install the device.

Smart leak detection systems

The concept of Smart Homes has enabled us to control our household accessories using smartphones. Similarly, tech geeks have created smart leak detection systems that use small IoT devices installed at potential leakage areas, including:

• Basement
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Laundry Room

You can buy and install those devices according to your need and configure them via your smartphone. After successful configuration, your smartphone will notify you if there’s any sign of flooding or leakage in that area.

AI-based leakage monitoring

Advanced AI-based leakage monitoring sensors use an automated system that controls the water flow based on various factors, like overflow, leak, and temperature. These computerized systems are one step ahead of intelligent leak detection systems.

The devices use AI sensors that keep 24/7 water damage surveillance at your home. So you don’t need to look at your phone if there’s something wrong. Instead, the device automatically cuts down the water connection or turns off the water supply if it detects any sign of flooding or leakage.

AI-based leakage monitoring sensors are expensive because of their technology and efficiency. However, you can DIY install and configure these devices without any external help.

Temperature and humidity sensors

One of the signs of floodwater damage is humidity. You should install temperature and humidity sensors in areas you rarely visit, like the basement and attic. People usually spend much time there and ignore the deteriorating condition.

When it rains, water seeps into your house and tries to settle in. But since you are unaware of its presence, you will never know what damage it incurs to your property.

So, the best way is to install temperature and humidity sensors and connect them to your phone. You will get continuous readings regarding your home’s temperature and humidity.

Those readings will change and notify you about potential flooding in case of floodwater in your house.

Winterizing water pipes

The leading cause of pipeline bursts is frigid temperatures. You already know that a gallon of water expands almost 9% during freezing. Since the water supply lines are most active, they are most vulnerable to bursts in cold temperatures.

You can avoid the pipelines from getting burst by winterizing them. The process includes the following:

• Insulating exposed water pipes
• Removing external hoses
• Turning off the main water valve
• Keeping the water heater drained

You can imagine the havoc a running pipeline creates without winterizing the pipelines, especially if it’s connected to your home’s fixtures. The situation is an emergency; you must call the relevant authority or service to fix the issue.

Sump pumps

Sump pumps are mechanical devices installed under the basement that drain underground water from the soil and send it to a separate drainage line. The underground water comes from rain and flooding and can enter your basement if the sump pump fails. Therefore, you must keep checking the sump pump’s performance and repair it if it’s inoperative.

Sump pumps are also necessary if the main supply line has a leakage. This is because the mega water supply line and drainage systems are underground. The government uses PVC water mains for water distribution in a city. Although these pipelines are robust, even a minor leakage can be a problem for the people.

Damage caused by significant water leakage is rare, but it can fill your basement and house with water. But if the underground sump pump works fine, it will stop basement flooding.

Dehumidifiers

Water damage restoration dehumidifiers allow you to control indoor humidity. For example, if your house is damaged by floodwater, you can activate dehumidifiers in the restoration phase and remove every trace of water damage.

These devices work well after you have remediated the affected area and are drying the place. You can quickly dry the water-damaged environment using dehumidifiers and restrict mold growth.

Water vapors inside the air increase moisture levels and boost mold growth. But when you regulate the dehumidification to maximum after the flood, those vapors will be no more. So you can quickly restore the area after clearing the air from surplus water.

Water damage can become destructive if you don’t curb it immediately.

Follow the above techniques to prevent water damage and stay alert for flooding in your house.