Winter is coming, but we have some tips!!

1/13/2022 (Permalink)

Winter weather can mean more than just slippery roads and snowmen to make. There are large threats of water damage to your home during the winter months. The more you know about them, the better you can prevent these issues.

Frozen Pipes

If not handled properly, pipes in your home can burst due to pressure built from frozen water blockages. The best ways to prevent this are:

1. Be sure to completely drain water from swimming pool and sprinkler lines, as well as outside hoses.
2. Open kitchen cabinets to let warm air near the plumbing.
3. When the weather is extremely cold, let water drip from faucets that may come from exposed pipes.
4. Keep your heat set to the same temperature both day and night

Ice Dams

Most people have never heard of an ice dam, however, they can be a major problem during winter. Ice dams occur when heated air melts roof snow downward into water dammed by ice stuck to the gutter. When the trapped water cannot safely flow into the gutter system, it can backflow into the house, causing water to enter through the roof and forcing the shingles to shift. Preventing ice dams is as easy as removing ice and snow from your roof and gutters to ensure that water flows where you want it to.

If you have water damage due to burst pipes or ice dams this winter, call SERVPRO of Monroe, Randolph & Washington Counties at (618) 464-0300