
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY! PLUMBING TIPS FOR WET WEATHER
Central Ohio always seems to have her fair share of wet weather. Heavy rainfall is not a friend to your plumbing system and can contribute to numerous problems, especially when it comes to your pipes. Both back drafting and flooding are caused by an excessive amount of water backing up your sewer systems, potentially filling your home or business with dangerous chemicals and gallons of water.
Proper care and maintenance can help your plumbing survive intact and remain fully operational. When heavy rains occur, the homeowner or business owner should be prepared to prevent or minimize flooding, backups and the like through effective solutions that identify and/or fix potential risks around your property.
A backdraft occurs when the negative air pressure inside a home or building draws gases and other chemicals into the building from a plumbing drain system that is typically backed up with rainwater. This results in the spreading of unpleasant and sometimes dangerous od