Winter Storm Damage

12/15/2017 (Permalink)

Now that the weather has turned cold, it can wreck havoc on your house if it is not properly cared for. the cold weather is notorious for freezing and/or bursting water and sewage pipes.

Outdoor pipes most likely to freeze may include:

Hose bibs

Swimming pool supply lines

Water sprinkler lines

Other lines to keep and eye on in partially heated areas may include areas like:

Garages

Crawl spaces

Basements

Well Houses

Other problems the winter weather may cause could be ice dams on your roof. An ice dam is formed when snow melts unevenly on a roof and refreezes into a dam at the edge of the roof, near the eaves. This dam prevents any further snow melt from draining off of the roof. This standing water can back up under shingles, leak into a home, and cause significant water damage to ceilings, walls, and other areas. Ice dams can also tear off gutters and loosen shingles.