How to Take Care of Your Home during Monsoon

Water Seepage

Seepage is a very common problem encountered by every Indian household as soon as monsoon strikes. It causes damage like water marks, blisters and bubbled paint work on the walls and ceilings. The moisture and damp due to seeping can result in fungal and bacterial growth which in turn could cause various allergies to the occupants. The major reasons for seepage are:

• Faulty internal plumbing.
• Rain water accumulations due to poor vent on the roof.
• Water tank leakage.
• Poor waterproofing during the time of construction.
• Presence of Natural underground water.

What becomes important is that MEP designing of the building has to be optimum. The best architects in Kolkata make sure that the MEP is optimum.

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Prevention:

• In most cases, water seepage is caused by leakage from defective water pipes, sanitary fitments or drainage pipes. These defects can be corrected by simple repair works. Owners should directly engage a building technician or licensed plumber to identify the cause of seepage for prompt repairs.
• Temporary methods like latex coating, polyethylene sheets are used for stopping the ingression of water.
• Solutions like Dr. Fixit waterproof works well.
• Home interior designers in Kolkata work with Dr. Fixit and other common brands very frequently.

It is important to have an experienced interior designer on board. We’ve written an article on why it is important to hire an interior designer.

Power Failure & Short-circuit

Continuous rainfall leads to dampness and moisture which can have serious issues like short circuits and power failure. The damage caused due to water in electrical circuits can be very expensive and severe. If the electric board of your home/office is exposed to rain water then there is high risk of power failure.

Prevention:

Ensure that all the equipment that is used in your electrical installation is composed of good quality materials and of the correct gauge for your application. Pumps, Pistons, rotors and other moving parts of an electric motor should regularly service and checked to ensure that there is no jamming. It should be ensured that all exposed circuits are kept covered and protected from moisture.

Potential health hazard

If your home suffers from water damage caused by internal leaks, heavy rain or other problems, then you might fall prey to water borne diseases. Moisture promotes the growth of mold and other dangerous organisms, especially in already damp climates, which increases the risk for serious health problems. Exposure to clogged rain water can also aggravate symptoms for allergy and asthma patients and may compound these problems in children, the elderly, and people with poor immune system.

Precautions:

• Monsoon is the time when dirty water mixed with sewage and soil can cause infections. Overflowing ground water can contaminate tap water too. Make sure drinking water is safe by boiling it, filtering it and by using ultraviolet purifiers to ensure purity.
• Prevent stagnation of water near your house, in flower pots, coolers etc. All sources of water such as wells and storage tanks should be covered and cleaned to avert breeding of mosquitoes and prevent mosquito borne diseases. Use insect repellents, disinfectants and take precautions to stay away from mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and termites. Dried neem leaves, camphor or cloves emit fresh odor.
• Prevent fungal feet infection. Keep your feet dry. Do opt for open shoe during hot and humid days to prevent fungal feet.
• Diabetics should not walk bare foot since the soil on which they walk is a reservoir of all types of germs.

We at BlueMasons aim to create beautiful cozy homes by getting you the best interior designers in Kolkata to work for your residential interior design. We’ve written on more subjects like this in our blog.

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