How do you prevent water damage?

Usually the damage caused by water leaks are extensive and restoring that damage is expensive.

  • Have the condition of all heating elements, the water supply network and domestic appliances checked regularly
  • The pipes should be installed in a way that allows any possible water leak to be detected immediately
  • Water and heating pipes that are under pressure should be installed in protective pipes
  • Piping should not be more than thirty years old. The condition of older piping should be checked regularly 
  • Iron pipes which corrode are especially hazardous. There are no major problems with copper pipes
  • Check the drainage in the bathroom
  • In places with water always be sure that you use only wall covering materials that are intended for use in humid rooms 
  • Make sure that the joints between floor and wall covering materials are tights or cover each other in humid rooms, fully sealing in the room
  • In humid rooms install a humidity block under the floor and wall tiles. When building use only trained, skilled workers
  • Regularly check the hoses and connections for the washing machine and dish washer
  • Try to avoid pipes passing the floor. The fewer cuts that are required, the better
  • If possible, install the hot water boiler in the same room as the drainage trap
  • Check the anodes on an enamelled hot water boiler at least once every six years
  • Before the beginning of winter empty the water systems outdoors and also empty it in any non-heated rooms because it might freeze there. Water systems should be built in such a way that allows them to be easily emptied
  • Keep objects in the cellar at a level that is higher than the floor surface
  • Do not leave a washing machine running when you leave home
  • A washing machine should be connected to the water supply network through a specific tap which is intended for it, and which can be closed off if the machine is not going to be used
  • A washing machine should be installed in a room which has a floor trap
  • A vessel should be placed under the washing machine and the fridge’s frost chamber to collect melt water or any water flow
Send linkPrint