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Fire prevention

Fire prevention

Many fires in the home are a result of carelessness and could be easily prevented. It is important to be aware of possible fire hazards around the home and to take steps to protect you and your family before hand. It’s your responsibility to be aware of the potential fire hazards at your home

Tips on how to deal with a fire at home:

• The first thing that catches fire is the roof. You should invest in the roof to get it made of wooden shingles which is fire-proof, such as one made of slate, tile or asphalt shingles. Have a fire-resistant roof and exterior.

• Charge your smoke detectors at home on a regular basis.

• Install burglar bars on your windows and doors and make sure they have a fast security release or can be unlocked or detached during a time of emergency.

• Fire and homeowner’s insurance is just something you shouldn’t miss out on Also check to see if your policies are updated to reflect any changes to your home’s replacement costs. Review these polices whenever required.

• Ask the local fire department to check your house. They can inspect and make sure that there is no fire hazard.

• Don’t overload your electrical system. If a fuse blows or circuit breaker trips frequently, have a qualified electrician determine fault.

• If you have a fireplace, a stove or a grill? Always keep an eye on them when they’re fired up.

• Take extra care while dealing with space heaters Keep them at least 3 feet from anything flammable and turn them off when there is no one at home

• You should have smoke alarms at home. They detect fire in the earliest stages giving you extra time to escape.

• Fit alarms on every level of your home – remember to test the batteries every week and never remove the batteries.

• Take extra care while cooking with hot oil

• Don’t leave children alone in the kitchen when cooking

• Keep candles in secure holders and never leave them unattended

• You should never smoke inside your house and especially in your bed. You might fall asleep. Dispose off cigarettes properly.

• Make sure that your electrical installations are done by a professional.

• You should have at least one portable fire extinguisher in your house that is within easy access. Fire extinguishers should be strategically placed and should be handy.

Make sure everyone in the house knows how to escape when a fire broke out and keep all exits clear. Always keep keys for doors and windows where everyone can find them.

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WATERPROOFING YOUR HOME

WATERPROOFING YOUR HOME

is the process by which a body can be made totally free from any water intrusion. In this case it refers to the combination of materials or systems, designed to prevent water from entering or escaping from various section of your house or building. Water entering may cause serious structural damage, which is a serious concern and. should not be overlooked. Water damage can cause decay and deterioration of the foundation and structure.

Few tips

• Foundation is the main component that keeps your house standing, it is very important to install it properly, and do your best to keep water and moisture away from it

• When building your home it is very important that you learn all that you can about the different waterproofing methods that are available for your home foundation.

• Bentonite, a special product made of natural clay that swells when it comes into contact with moisture, is another beneficial product that can be used in the fight to waterproof your home.

• There are various types of basement waterproofing. You can use chemicals that can be painted or sprayed onto the walls to help stop leaks. You will find companies that actually anchor walls better to stop leaks. You can hire them and ensure that your basement is waterproofed.

• Make sure your gutters are free of leaves and dirt and sticks. Poor drainage is the number one cause of basement leaks.

• Downspouts should be pointed away from your home and dump the water at least three to four feet from your home’s perimeter.

• The objective of painting the external walls in most cases is to decorate the walls. Walls have to be protected by proper coating.Nowdays; coatings having elastomeric properties are available in the market and can be used to waterproof the walls.

• Don’t encase your garden without leaving some room for the water to escape. You can use rocks as a border. And make sure that your gutter doesn’t run directly into your garden.

• To stop leakages from bath and toilets, adhere to proper piping and fill the joints with sealants.Concealed piping is the latest norm today.

• To stop leakages form window joints use easy squeeze acrylic sealants that work to plug the joints.

This is the best time to treat your house for leaks and drips. Do not waste time and water proof your house immediately.

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