Raining season starts kicking in around fall with or without surprise, after warm summer days, you might have been caught in a sudden downpour without umbrella – wet hair, soaked shoes or washed-off make-up, which is annoying. However the most disconcerting is the damage that rain can wreak on our home and car. It is just easy to forget to prepare your most valuable assets as it is to forget to carry your umbrella.
Are you prepared for rainy days? You may start planning ahead to protect your home and car during the raining seasons by a few simple things – the steps to avoid wet-weather headaches such as an insurance claim down the road.
Ready Your Home For The Rainstorm
Clean Out Rain Gutters
Get your house ready for rainy days, removing debris will allow gutters to work effectively. Rain gutters direct rainwater away from your house. If gutters cannot do the job, rain could run off your roof on to windows, doors and walls and cause damage.
Check The Roof Weak Spots
Do not wait until your find a pool of water on your floor to realize there is leak in your roof. If repairs are necessary, do it before rainy days start. Preventive maintenance is cost less than fixing.
Inspect Windows And Doors
Thoroughly check your house windows and walls, looking for cracked caulking, if there is something you need to repair to prevent windows leaking from rainstorm, do it now. Check your door for old or damaged weather stripping, and replace it as needed so the door is sealed properly and keep the rain out.
Check Landscaping
Water should drain away from the structure. If pools on your property, it could damage your lawn or plants, your deck or porch, or in the worst case, it could damage the house foundation. So check the landscaping around your house.
Get Your Car Ready For Rain
Driving in raining condition is challenging, many rain-related claims are due to crashes; typically the vehicle’s condition and driver behavior are contributing factors. Prepare your vehicle and yourself are the best ways to stay safe on the road during the raining days.
Check Wiper Blades
Worn wiper blades can compromise your ability to see the road clearly. Usually wiper blades only work effectively for one year at most, some of them even less. The cause of crack, ear, and harden is that excessive heat and exposure to the sun’s ray. If you see your wiper blades chatter or leave streaks, it is time to get a new set.
While you are checking wiper blades, make sure to fill your window shield washer washer reservoir, and check your heater and defroster are working properly, in order to keep them nice and clear.
Check Tire Tread And Pressure
Worn-out tires will lose contact with the road in a rainstorm, that could cause a loss of steering or braking control. Make sure your tires are properly inflated and reach the best possible traction.
Ensure Headlights And Brake Lights Working
In raining weather, you will use your headlights to improve visibility and help other to see you better. California law requires your headlights be on when your wipers are operating constantly, and your break lights are functioning, which warn other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping.
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