What to do if the bungalow leaks

What to do if the bungalow leaks? Comprehensive solutions combined with hot topics

Recently, many places across the country have experienced heavy rainfall, especially the problem of leakage in old bungalows, which has become a hot topic on social platforms. Based on the popular discussion data on the entire network in the past 10 days, we have compiled the following practical solutions, and attached an analysis of relevant hot events.

1. Related data of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

2. Diagnosis form for causes of rain leakage

3. Emergency treatment plan (combined with hot-searched DIY skills)

1.temporary occlusion method: Use a tarpaulin (hot search recommendation: thickened PE tarpaulin) to cover the leaking area, and compact the edges with sandbags or heavy objects. This method has been liked more than 500,000 times on the short video platform.

2.Quick leak sealant: Data from an e-commerce platform shows that the sales volume of polyurethane foam has increased by 320% in the past week. It is suitable for repairing gaps, but attention must be paid to ventilation during construction.

3.Diversion and drainage method: Use PVC troughs (hot search average price 8 yuan/meter) to temporarily guide rainwater, especially suitable for water leakage at tile joints.

4. Comparison of professional maintenance solutions

5. Policy subsidy application guide

According to the latest notice from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, many places have launched subsidies for renovation of dilapidated houses (the hot search #老屋 repairsubsidize# has been read 120 million times):

1. Register with the neighborhood committee with the real estate certificate
2. Submit a third-party house appraisal report (cost about 300-500 yuan)
3. Waiting for approval (average cycle 15 working days)
4. The maximum subsidy can be RMB 20,000 per household.

6. Questions and Answers on Hotspot Protection in Rainy Season

Q: Is Douyin’s popular “self-spraying waterproofing agent” really effective?
A: Actual measurement shows that it is effective for small cracks (<2mm), but the maintenance time is only 1-2 rainy seasons.

Q: Can the "roof succulents" recommended by Xiaohongshu prevent leakage?
A: Professional waterproofing needs to be done first. The vegetation layer can only reduce ultraviolet damage and cannot replace the waterproof layer.

7. Preventive maintenance calendar

Recently affected by the remnants of Typhoon Dusuri, experts remind you that bungalows that have leaked need to be alert to the structural risks caused by continuous rainfall, and it is recommended to conduct thorough maintenance after the rainy season. Social media data shows that the average number of popular science videos with the topic #rain leakage self-rescue guide has reached 800,000 times, reflecting the public’s high demand for practical house maintenance knowledge.