Ways Winter Weather Can Damage Your Home

1/16/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know that when water freezes it becomes ice? Now when it becomes ice on certain foundations, it can cause damage to your home.

Winter weather is here, and it can cause mild to severe damage to your home. Factors depending on the level of damage it takes on your home has to do with your preparedness and knowledge of what to do in winter weather! SERVPRO of Southern Trumbull County wants to educate you on how to have a damage free home this winter.

Winter Weather That Takes a Toll

Winter weather is unpredictable on what toll it will take on your home. Here are some ways it can take a toll on your home, and how you can prevent damage from taking place!

• When you get heavy snows, it can cause damage to your roof and your landscaping outside by melting and seeping in through cracks and crevices. Melted snow can even make its way into the foundation and basement causing further damage.
• Did you know that when water freezes it becomes ice? Now when it becomes ice on certain foundations, it can cause damage to your home. If water falls into cracks becomes ice, it causes expansion and further damage to your home.
• Freezing temperatures can cause blockage in the pipe of your sump pump, forcing water back into the house. This can cause leaks, mold, and mildew in your home.

SERVPRO of Southern Trumbull County specializes in fire and water - restoration and cleanup. We understand that if you have experienced a disaster, you need someone you can call on 24/7. Call us at any time, day, or night at (330) 393-9999 or visit our Website. We are always Here to Help!