Help Prevent Winter Storm Damage

2/1/2019 (Permalink)

Create A Winter Storm Preparation List

Winter storms can be treacherous. They can last for several days and be accompanied by high winds, heavy snowfall, and cold temperatures.   Your home is not only a place for warmth and shelter, it is also an investment.  Taking care of your home for both these reasons is important.

Remove Ice Dams

• Ice dams can form when heated air melts roof snow downward into water dammed behind still-frozen ice. Remove an ice dam as soon as it is found to help prevent damage.

Tips for Plumbing

• Shut off your water valves on faucets outdoors, drain water from pipes and disconnect garden hoses.
• Let water trickle through faucets, particularly if pipes are running through unheated areas.
• Use insulation sleeves on exposed plumbing pipes.
• Air seal plumbing penetrations and holes in outside walls and the home’s foundations with caulk.
• Prop cabinet doors open so that warm indoor air helps to keep pipes warm.
• Set your thermostat to a constant temperature during the coldest days and nights to keep pipes warm.

If winter weather causes water damage to your home, remember that SERVPRO of Jefferson City is a phone call away at 573-635-5883, 24/7.