Worried about how to shield your home from water damage?

Here are 5 typical yet necessary actions to make sure you're prepared in case of water leaks or emergencies:

1. Locate & test the internal stopcock. Ensure you and all other people in the house know where the internal stopcock is so that you can turn off the water as soon as possible if there's a leak or rupture. It may be located under the kitchen sink, in the restroom, in a cellar, or next to the gas meter.

2. Check your roof once a year. Inspect your roofing inside-out for broken or lost shingles, deteriorated flashing, pooling water or lost granules.

3. Keep downspouts & rain gutters well-maintained. Leaves, trash, sticks, moss, or birds' nests in the gutters will make water to overflow onto the side of your property. Remove dirt from the gutters on a regular basis and have any fractures fixed.

4. Set up a sump pump. This pump eliminates water from water-collecting basins and operates with a battery backup system. Replace batteries every 2-3 years.

5. Switch off the water supply valve when going on holidays.

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