Winter has arrived, and as temperatures rise, will your home or office withstand the thaw?
The melting of snow and ice can lead to significant water damage if you haven't taken precautions, potentially resulting in costly repairs and restorations. While it's best to prepare your property before winter sets in, there are still several simple measures you can take to protect your property as the snow begins to melt.
1. Insulate your pipes.
1. Insulate your pipes.
To prevent frozen pipes from bursting as temperatures change, make sure that your pipes, especially those in unheated areas like attics, basements, and crawl spaces, are insulated well.
2. Inspect your roof.
Check your roof for leaks and damages, and have a licensed roofer repair them before they cause roof water damage or destroy your attic, ceiling, or drywall.
3. Clear gutters and downspouts.
Water from melting ice will not be able to flow or drain properly if your gutters or downspouts are clogged or filled with leaves, branches, and other debris. A snowmelt tab could be used to break down snow and ice stuck in gutters.
To prevent water from snowmelt runoff from pooling near your property, it would be best to attach a sloped ladder to your downspouts to carry water farther away from your building, minimizing the risk of basement or foundation seepage.
2. Inspect your roof.
Check your roof for leaks and damages, and have a licensed roofer repair them before they cause roof water damage or destroy your attic, ceiling, or drywall.
3. Clear gutters and downspouts.
Water from melting ice will not be able to flow or drain properly if your gutters or downspouts are clogged or filled with leaves, branches, and other debris. A snowmelt tab could be used to break down snow and ice stuck in gutters.
To prevent water from snowmelt runoff from pooling near your property, it would be best to attach a sloped ladder to your downspouts to carry water farther away from your building, minimizing the risk of basement or foundation seepage.
Winter can be damaging to your property, so make sure you know who to call for water damage restoration and mold remediation in Covington, GA. Call ServiceMaster by LoveJoy at (678) 293-0297 or connect with us online for a FREE quote. We are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond to your needs immediately.
