How Can Winter Weather Impact Middletown Homes?

12/21/2021 (Permalink)

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There are several ways water damage can result from winter weather around Middletown properties.

When the bitter winter season officially sets in, homeowners should be on alert for vulnerabilities in their property. From under-insulated exposed pipes to a poorly insulated home, the winter can severely affect a structure.

Frozen Pipes Leaking/Bursting

The winter can be destructive, including frozen pipes and ice damming in Middletown homes and businesses. Frozen pipes can be among the most common of these threats, which can lead to rupturing, leaking, or line breaks when unresolved. Some preventative measures can help, including:

• Insulation – Direct insulation of the pipes can be a beneficial step in keeping copper, lead, and even plastic lines protected against the destructive winter chill. 
• Warm Air – Ensuring that exposed pipes and fixtures have warm air around them makes it difficult to meet the conditions necessary to allow for freezing of the water within the plumbing system. 
• Running Water – You can also run a cold water tap throughout the night. This rarely needs to be more than a drip to keep water moving enough in the pipes to prevent freezing. 

Ice Damming and Buildup

Another possible destructive situation that could result from harsh winter weather is ice damming. When ice builds along the roof's eaves and prevents snowmelt from reaching gutters, there is nowhere for the water to go but through shingles, underlayment, and back into the house. Heated cables installed before the worst winter weather occurs can make the eaves unable to support ice buildup.

What Can SERVPRO Do to Help?

If the damage occurs, you can rely on our SERVPRO professionals to help clean up and dry. We are leading restoration professionals committed to our promise that We're Faster To Any Size Disaster, which can be critical when burst pipes or attic flooding is happening. We are a full-service solution, even offering reconstruction and repairs with our general contractor license.

The winter can be brutal in the area. Our experienced SERVPRO of Middletown / New Britain team is ready to help during extreme temperature drops or when winter systems threaten your property. We have fast mitigation solutions to remove water and dry up affected spaces. Give us a call at (860) 826-5169.