Reba McEntire donated $100,000, as did Vince Gill and his wife Amy Grant. Residents are pitching in to help one another, and many of Nashville's most high profile natives are using their fame to bring attention to the crisis in Middle Tennessee. Even as homes are destroyed and loved ones lost, an amazing sense of camaraderie has taken over Nashville. One of the best things about living in Nashville is the people. Tell tale signs of high relative humidity include wet stains on the walls and ceilings, condensation on windows, and a damp, musty smell. Humidity: For most buildings, relative humidity should be kept at somewhere between 30-50%. In addition, it’s important to keep drain lines clear of any obstructions, while ductwork should be well insulated so condensation doesn’t appear in the building. You’ll need to check for leaks in the water supply line, as well as air handlers, pumps and other components of the system. HVAC systems: In commercial buildings, these are usually much more complex. Ventilation: All of the vents in the home should be kept in good working order, with appropriate hoods and an exhaust to the exterior of the home. It’s necessary to ensure that caulking and sealants are applied correctly to prevent water intrusion in these places, and they should both be kept well maintained. If you’re just moving into a new home, it’s well worth hiring an InterNACHI inspector to check the following crucial elements that will prevent water getting into the home:įlashing & sealants: the flashing, a thin strip of lead or other metal placed around windows, doors and on the roof, is important as it helps to prevent water getting in where two different building materials join together - for example, brick and wood. Finally, ventilation and plumbing systems need to be kept well-maintained to ensure they are operating efficiently at all times. In addition, you will also want to make sure that excess water is not allowed to accumulate anywhere in the home. So what’s the best way to protect against water damage? Ideally, you would ensure that essential components of the building envelope - which enclose the property - are waterproof. Both commercial properties and residential homes can have trouble with water damage, leading to increased maintenance costs, and if not remedied, a lower property value. Water might be pretty essential as far as life itself is concerned, but unfortunately for homeowners it also has the potential to diminish their home’s value. This is something you should be aware of and the Realtors of The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Elite will be able to research the history of the home and determine wether the home was previously flooded, if it's not declared in the property disclosure. This did allow contractors to come in and renovate the properties to sell again.

The flood of 2010 created a number of homes that were damaged by flood water to the extent that the home owners were forced to move out and sell the property or claim on their insurance. The flood premium may actually put the monthly payments to a level that exceeds your approval limit. This is mandated by the mortgage holder ie the banks who say that you will have to have flood insurance.or you will not get a mortgage. Knowing that a home is in a flood zone is very important because you'll find that the insurance companies will ask for a higher insurance premium. These videos was created by a friend of mine, Mike Deppisch, who is a talented local photographer. Parts of Nashville have always been in the flood zone but since the flood of 2010 it has become more important to know where the floods occurred in the past and which homes are in the current flood plain zone.įEMA have a FLOOD MAP Use this map to help locate the different communities of Nashville Video Of the Nashville Flood in 2010

Nashville flood map