10 Tips to Protect Your Home in Monsoon | Rainy Season Pakistan

In Pakistan, the monsoon season begins in July and lasts until the beginning of September. The amount of rainfall varies per region of the nation. People love the chilly, rainy weather because it lowers temperatures and provides a welcome respite from the summer’s intense heat and dry spell.

In addition to a pleasant change in the weather amidst the scorching heat, the amount of moisture in the air greatly rises during the rainy season. If you haven’t taken the essential steps to prevent seepage and wall moisture issues, this could harm both the interior and exterior of your property.

Tips to Protect Your House in Monsoon

1. Inspect the Walls

Your home’s walls may have cracks that allow water to leak in, which promotes the growth of fungi. This can harm your walls and foundation in addition to being bad for your health. It is imperative to have any cracks in your home inspected. Hire assistance if you can’t finish it on your own.

Tips to Deal with Wall Dampness

• The presence of excessive dampness in a space may indicate inadequate air ventilation. Make sure the rooms are receiving and exchanging enough fresh air.
• Wall cracks should be checked for and sealed.
• The external walls and roof are watertight.
• Place a Damp-Proof Course in place
• When choosing to have your walls painted, go with specialized paints that are silicon-modified and have a high-water repellency. Additionally, purchasing such wall tiles is a wise choice.

1. Check the Pipelines and Outlets

To see if the pipelines in your house are clogged or not, you need to inspect them. This is significant because puddles can occur in closed pipelines. Insects of numerous kinds, including mosquitoes, quickly begin to reproduce in these water pools. 

To keep your home from flooding during rain, don’t forget to clear out any dirt or debris and unclog any pipes. To further eliminate any future trouble, you should also seal any pipe leaks.

2. Keep a Watch on Your Roof

Your home’s roof is in charge of shielding you from all dangerous weather conditions. However, replacing a damaged roof can occasionally be quite expensive. To find any issues that could grow worse down the road, homeowners should continue to inspect their roofs (at least twice a year). Aside from the outside, make sure to inspect your ceiling.

Nonstop dripping is unavoidable during the rainy season if your roof has any cracks. Hire experts to examine all roof cracks and leaks on your house. For added protection against issues during the severe rainy season, you can also coat your roof with a waterproof coating.

3. Check the Clogged Gutters 

Cleaning your gutters is a crucial step in preparing your house for the rain. Remove any dirt, trash, leaves, or other obstructions to the water’s flow immediately. Water accumulates and overflows as a result of clogged gutters, seriously harming the structure. A portion of this water will eventually leak through the walls of your house. If you put off fixing this issue, you risk causing property damage and eventually paying expensive maintenance fees.

4. Add Slopping Effects 

Your home should ideally not have any flat places where rainwater could collect and stagnate. Nobody hates to see their young children or elderly parents fall and be harmed. Every location where water tends to collect needs to have a temporary slope created.

5. Check Electrical Wirings 

Before the start of the rainy season, it’s usually a good idea to engage an electrician to inspect all electrical fittings. This is due to the possibility that damaged switches or unsecured wiring could result in an unexpected incident during the rainy season. If you have kids at home, especially, make sure to cover up any exposed wires to prevent unpleasant shocks. 

Avoid leaving any electrical or electronic equipment close to water. To receive a complete inspection before the rainy season, enlist the assistance of an electrician if necessary.

6. Inspect Windows and Doors 

We frequently forget about our home’s doors and windows. But both of these are typical entry places for rainfall into your home. Check to see if your windows and doors are opening and closing properly. To weatherproof all access points and protect your home from the rain, use a high-quality sealer.

 In fact, weatherproofing these two parts of your house will also aid in reducing your summer energy costs.

7. Protect Your Wooden Furniture 

Your pricey carpets and expensive furniture may suffer severe damage during the monsoon season. Your rug’s delicate material is a moisture magnet. Your carpets should ideally be kept in a secure location while being rolled. Similarly, you should lock up expensive outdoor furniture inside your home during heavy rain to safeguard it. If you notice fungus on the furniture, use a disinfectant to remove it as soon as possible.

To protect furniture from moisture and humidity:

•  Reapply varnish or lacquer to prevent furniture from swelling.
• Maintain a few inches between wooden furniture and the wall.
• Purchase a humidifier to control the humidity and temperature.
• Never use a wet cloth to clean the furniture.

8. Relocate Your Plants 

The monsoon wind and rain may not be dangerous to some of the plants in your garden, but it may be too much for others. Check your plants and move them if necessary to new locations where they can grow.

9. Take Care of Leather Products and Footwear

Fungi find leather to be an easy target. Leather products should be maintained in a dry place, covered with a clean cloth. To keep the shape throughout, use a wooden shoe tree. To prevent the growth of fungus, occasionally brush or polish the shoes.

Since shoes are exposed to water and filth the most, it’s critical to protect them. Make sure to wash or scrape any dirt off if it has gotten on them. Remove the insoles and laces, then wash the shoes in warm water with a mild detergent. After that, let the air dry. 

Separate every piece of footwear on your shoe rack and keep it organized. Keep charcoal bits in your shoe cabinet to absorb moisture and keep the space dry.

Tips to Protect Your Wardrobes in Monsoon

• Before putting your clothing in the closet, make sure they are entirely dry. If there isn’t enough sunlight, you can even use a hair dryer.
• Avoid attempting to dry damp clothing within the bedroom. This may result in an offensive odor that lingers for days.
• To remove moisture from the wardrobe, spread a newspaper inside.
• To keep insects away, keep naphthalene balls or dried neem leaves.
• To remove moisture from the wardrobe, keep a sachet of salt or silica gel inside.
• Before storage, wrap shoes and luggage with newspaper or muslin cloth.
• Most essential, make sure the room has adequate ventilation.
• Avoid leaving any electrical or electronic equipment close to water. To receive a complete inspection before the rainy season, enlist the assistance of an electrician if necessary.

Conclusion

No matter how solid your home’s structure or foundation is, you might anticipate a few surprises during the rainy season.

There are certain aspects of your house that are out of your hands. However, if you stick to this monsoon home care guideline, you can keep your house dry during downpours and thunderstorms.

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