Tag: flood control prevention

Weather the Storm: Preparing Your Illinois Home for Heavy RainsWeather the Storm: Preparing Your Illinois Home for Heavy Rains

  Sitting squarely in the Midwest, Illinois is no stranger to weather extremes — swinging from sweltering summer heat to bitter winter cold with little warning. The state’s humid continental climate brings hot, sticky summers and harsh, icy winters, but it’s the heavy rainfall during spring and late summer storm seasons that poses one of […]

Preventing Water Damage in Suburban Homes: A Comprehensive GuidePreventing Water Damage in Suburban Homes: A Comprehensive Guide

  Flooding from heavy rains and problems with plumbing systems are two leading causes of water damage in homes, according to jkcosprings.com. Basement flooding is a major problem because of these factors: landscape, weather, and grossly inadequate stormwater management systems.   But chronic flooding from heavy rainfall and extreme weather events like hurricanes are not […]