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What to do when rain water leaks in our home?

When it rains, it is often followed by problems. Who else does not only worry about flooding when it rains but also the water leaks through the ceiling? Today, we’re going to tell you what to do if the water leaks, and if we’re alone, what are some basic solutions? Let’s find out.

The cause of water leaks in the house

The problem of water leakage can be found in every house, especially during the rainy season, the more frequent it rains, the more damage it causes. Most of the causes of water leakage are house structures, the unstandardized use of construction materials, low quality, and cracking grouts. In addition, it may be caused by vibration problems, frequent air changes, soil erosion, and cracks resulting in water leaking through the walls. What are the solutions when water leaks are found?

1. Leakage from walls, ceilings, deck floors.

Water leaks from walls and ceilings may be caused by water pipes in the walls or by cracks in which heavy rain will cause leakage. The cracks are not difficult to notice. When it rains or a puddle is visible, it means that water leaks through the cracks. Or the humidity is so high that the wall paint swells, glides out, or may have fungus.

Solutions

  • If there is a crack, it may be necessary to seal the leak first by using plasticine, silicone, or cement to temporarily seal it, and then call the technician or specialist to check for damage before fixing it. 
  • If the wall is swollen, peel off the part, but be careful not to affect the structure. Then paint over it again. If there is another leak, call a technician or specialist to fix it.

2. A range of joints or cracks on the windowsill.

It is another very popular problem, which can be caused by too thick plaster or deterioration as it may be exposed to sunlight, wind, and rain. The rain will cause water to leak in the cracks until the walls are moist, have fungus, and get dirty.

Solutions:

  • If the crack is not big, you can plaster it with grout. If there is a leakage  after using grout, call a technician or specialist to fix it.

3. The falling tile grout

You need to frequently check, especially the grout in the bathroom. The falling of grout is caused by the long period of using it which causes water leak through the crack in the grout. 

 Solution

  • Clean the floor and scrape the old grout out, then plaster a new grout then leave it for 24 hours. The grout can be bought at any department store.

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