Freezing Risk

1/17/2021 (Permalink)

Call our experienced storm damage professionals to make that storm damage at your home or business "Like it never even happened."

With bitter wind chills, snow, and ice, are all possibilities for damage to you home or commercial structure.  Below freezing temperature are always a risk for your water lines to freeze. Snow and ice storm can create damage to structure’s roof. When the warmth of your home can create the melting of snow and ice, any little crevice can be a possibility to allow winter damage in.  When the melting occurs, the water can find its way inside, causing damage to your attic, ceilings, walls and even your floors.  Trying to keep the warmth inside can be difficult, be sure to use extra precautions around open flame heating sources.

1. Freezing Pipes- Sub freezing temperatures, mixed with poor insulation can cause your pipes to freeze and burst, possibly causing a water damage in your home.
2. Roof Damage- Winter storms can easily cause roof damage in several ways. High winds often associated with storms can easily blow debris at your roof, or cause lose shingles to fly off. The weight of a high accumulation of snow could also cause a weak roof to cave, or a nearby limb to fall and tear a hole in your roof. This could cause a sudden rush of snow and water in your home.
3. Fires- Often winter storms can also cause downed electrical wires and loss of power. Once power has been lost, homeowners must seek supplemental heat from other sources. Things such as open flames in fireplaces or Personal heaters that run on different types of fuel can pose a significant threat if not handled safely.

If you experience a loss from a winter storm, SERVPRO® of Kirksville is always here to help.

Call or text us at 660-665-3390 today!