Freezing Temperatures In Northern Summit County Can Cause Winter Water Damage.

12/22/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northern Summit County has the expertise and the resources to handle your winter water disaster.

Northern Summit County is notorious for winter and this years winter is no exception.  We are all aware of the downsides of unpredictable winter weather that might affect our homes. It is important to be proactive as much as you can in the winter months.

Winter temperatures can vary greatly from day to day in Northern Summit County. We sometimes see those warm days turn quickly to bitter cold ones. The sub-zero temperatures can be dangerous to our homes.

Pipes within the exterior walls are vulnerable. Water within pipes may become cold enough to freeze. Water expands when it freezes, and it has nowhere to go, therefore it can cause pipes to burst. Water can flow into walls and onto floors, causing flooding and damage.

Cold temperatures and freezing water can do damage on the outside of the house. An ice dam can form along the edge of your roof or even along the gutters. This happens when a higher temperature section of the roof is above freezing yet the lower part is below freezing. The ice forms a barrier which blocks the flow of water off the roof. The hard ice will push the shingles out of place and allow water to slip down to the ceiling or attic. Water damage will continue until the ice dam is discovered and the affected area is repaired. This is why it is so important to make sure your home is properly insulated.

SERVPRO of Northern Summit County has the expertise and the resources to handle your winter water disaster. If you need assistance call (330) 650-4486