WAYS TO AVOID WINTER WATER DAMAGE AT HOME

9/14/2020 (Permalink)

WAYS TO AVOID WINTER WATER DAMAGE AT HOME

WAYS TO AVOID WINTER WATER DAMAGE AT HOME

During winter, home is under the risk of various winter elements like snow or ice. These cause the many water damage to your home. Here’s what property owners can do to prevent winter water damage in their homes.

1. Prevent Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes build up significant pressure, which can lead to cracks and flooding once the ice melts. Make sure your outer walls and any exposed pipes are properly insulated. Checking and sealing of the burst and crack pipes helps you to prevent thousands of dollars on water damage.

2. Prevent Ice Dams

Snow buildup on your roof causes ice dams which have to be removed quickly. You can easily remove the snow by using rake or push broom. This prevents the melting water of the snow to enter your home causing less water damage.

3. Water sources

During winter pipe bursting or freezing increases which result in severe water damage to your home. Install water shut-off valves so you can stop the flow of water, protecting your home by minimizing water damage issues.

4. Unblocked rain gutters

The gutters and downspouts should be regularly inspected and cleaned, to allow melted snow to properly flow through the drain system.

5. Winter Water Damage Safety Tips

• Install water leak detectors anywhere a water problem may occur, such as on sump pumps, near water-bearing fixtures, and behind or beneath pipes.

• Purchase sewage back-up coverage. Heavy rains and melting snow can overload the storm water system, causing water or sewage to back up into the home.

Enjoy the beauty of the winter season without worrying about the weather damaging your home. Taking a few extra precautions can save you lots of hassle. If you do experience water damage this winter, call the experts at SERVPRO of Ventura, will provide trustworthy and effective water damage restoration services. Please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911