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Summer Heat Problems For Your Home

4/17/2017 (Permalink)

Summer Heat Problems For Your Home

 

Summer is now here! We all can enjoy the long hot days of summer doing outdoor activities with our family and friends. Whether its going to the beach, community pool, fishing, or just enjoy the outdoor during this beautiful time of the year.

Although summers is one of the favorite times of the year, temperatures can really heat up during these days. With the heat problems will also occur more in your house.  Here are a few problems that may happen and tips to help prevent them from being a big financial problem.

 Pest

Summer heat and rain also force insects and rodents to find away for cover in your home. Bees, wasp, mosquitoes, ants, and other insects will find their way in your house.  

Taking away the easy access points of entry to your home is the most important step for preventing insects from coming in.  Proper screening of doors and windows will help prevent insects from coming in.  Good weather stripping will also help.  

Remove all standing water to prevent mosquitoes.

Other insects, such as bees, may make your home their home if they can find an existing space for themselves. Rodents will likely do the same, finding holes they can enter and creating nesting space. If you are noticing many insects or other pests in your home, it is necessary to find their access point by searching your home for holes or cracks.

 

Mold

Mold is one of the biggest problems of the summer due to moisture during long rain periods. Warmer air and higher humidity teamed up with summer rainfall can create the perfect habitat for mold to grow in homes. Mold can cause problems with breathing, damage property, and cause health problems. 

Properly maintaining home ventilation and preventing spaces for moisture to collect, mold growth can be prevented.  

If mold does begin to show in your home, the best chance for eliminating it is to call a professional. The professionals at SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County specializes in Mold Remediation.

Flooding

Basement flooding is a big problem in the summer for homeowners.  With more rainy days in the summer moisture can find its way into your home's basement.

 Cracks in the foundation or the ground may be too high, which allows water to pour down through windows or other openings. 

 Mold Or Water Damage In Your Home? Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Oldham/Shelby County. 502.241.6861

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