Get Your Water Piping System Ready For The Monsoon
The monsoons bring much-needed respite from the summer heat but if you still haven’t made adequate provisions for the season, then you can be caught unawares and face a number of problems. This is especially with regards to the plumbing system of the house and it always pays to prepare in advance as damage to the pipeline infrastructure can create serious problems for the structural integrity of the building as well as for the surroundings. Take a read at some of our tips on how to get your water pipe system ready for the monsoons: 1. Check for signs of seepage: If you see any flaking paint and signs of dampness, investigate its source. Most likely, it will due to a leak in the water piping system. Damp patches on the ceiling, near bathroom or kitchen walls and even near walls which are close to the main waterline of the building can be an indicator of leaks in the pipes which must be repaired as soon as possible. As a temporary measure, you can have cracks filled with putty