Extreme Winter Weather Creates a Need for Water Damage Restoration in Everett

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

Situations like frozen pipes and ice damming can be some of the most destructive and threatening during the winter season.

There are Many Ways Severe Winter Conditions Can Cause Harmful Situations for Everett Homes

In the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow and low temperatures are hallmarks of the winter season. When combined with harsh winds during extreme weather events, structures like your home could become threatened. Our SERVPRO professionals can help with cleanup and water restoration after winter weather damages. 

Preventing Winter Damage Events

Situations like frozen pipes and ice damming to Everett homes can be some of the most destructive and threatening during the winter season. Understanding conditions that can cause this damage, and methods of preventing it, is essential. 

• Burst Pipes and How This Damage Can be Prevented -  Cold snaps can be particularly hard on exposed plumbing fixtures and pipes throughout a property. Poorly insulated service lines can freeze under these rapidly dropping temperatures, making preventative care critical to keep homes from experiencing a disaster like a burst pipe. It is possible to prevent these emergencies' impact on the exposed water line. In most cases, determining susceptible pipes shows where the situation calls for better insulation. We also encourage homeowners to circulate warm air through the property, especially around sensitive plumbing.

• Ice Damming and How This Damage Can Be Prevented -These threats can form rapidly, ultimately breaking the bonds of roof shingles and allowing snowmelt water to penetrate the attic. The worse the conditions result in, the more structural and flood damage. Like frozen pipes, ice damming can also be prevented with some initial actions. Evaluating the condition of insulation of the attic is an excellent place to begin, though direct measures might require installing heated cables on the eaves to inhibit ice formation. 

How Can SERVPRO Help?

Over the years, many have come to trust the reliable response of our SERVPRO team to help with emergencies. Pipe bursts and attic flooding have similar urgencies, so our professionals arrive fast with extraction and drying tools to protect the structure and restore the effects of the disaster. 

The winter months can add beauty to the area. Winter can also threaten homes and businesses when severe weather conditions set in. Our SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe team can help when you call (360) 243-8313.