Major Rain Events Stress Test Your House


Major Rain Events Stress Test Your House
By Scott Rogers • September 2, 2021
We had quite a bit of rain in the Harrisonburg area yesterday... and that can serve as a stress test for your house to see if there are any areas that need improvement. Here are some areas and items to check during or after a major rain event... Gutters - When rain is falling quickly, you can much more easily identify any fully or partially clogged gutters or downspouts, as you'll likely see water spilling out over the edge of the gutter instead of going down the gutter to the downspout. Basement - Does any moisture or water start to sneak into your basement during a heavy rainstorm? Check things out at the peak or just after the peak of a major rain event to see if your basement is taking on any moisture. If so, try to identify why it is happening where it is happening. Do gutter downspouts need to be extended? Does the slope of the ground outside of your house need to be adjusted? Roof - If your roof is 25+ years old, it's not a terrible idea to go check out your attic once a year during or just after a major rain event to see if you see any water coming in, or any damp spots on the roof decking visible from your attic. Yard or Driveway - Are there low spots in your yard that always fill up during heavy rain events? Does a part of your driveway (or a culvert on both sides of your driveway) wash out during a major storm? Are there improvements you can make before the next storm? Check out how the water is flowing during a major rain storm to make plans for making any adjustments. Where else did you see impacts on your house and/or land yesterday during our major rainstorm? Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: Is There A Price You WOULD Pay For This House? There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 24, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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