Winter Isn’t Through With Us Yet!

2/8/2023 (Permalink)

After the sudden cold snap that led to dozens of Chester County properties in peril from water damage recently, you may be wondering how to prevent the very same thing from occurring in your home or facility.  Below, we list several actions you can take in order to greatly prevent a water loss this winter.

Frozen Pipes

Frigid temperatures means a much likelier chance of your pipes freezing and bursting.  To stop your pipes from freezing:

• Be sure to insulate any that are exposed.
• Close the indoor valves that supply water outdoors.
• Open the outdoor valves so that any excess water can drain out.
• In very low temperatures, open your faucets a little to allow the water to drip and therefore keep flowing through the pipes.
• If a pipe should freeze, you can use a heating pad, hair dryer or hot towels to slowly thaw the pipe before it breaks.

Winter Storms 

• Check your property for signs of damage both before and after a winter storm.  This could save you a water damage disaster if you should discover a leak or damaged portion of your roof for instance.
• In the event of heavy snowfall, remove the snow evenly from each side of your roof in order to help prevent the threat of a roof collapse.
• Do not let snow stay accumulated on your roof for too long of a period.  Doing so can potentially lead to an ice dam which prevents the melting water from exiting through the drainage system, leaving the water with nowhere to go except to leak into your property.

SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford has assisted our local communities with their water and storm damage needs throughout this winter season.   Our restoration team is proud to help recover homes and businesses from many forms of damage that are often unexpected.  Should you suffer water, fire or mold damage of any kind, our SERVPRO professionals can help to guide you through the process while getting your property back to normal.