Winter Storms Can Cause Lots of Damage
12/13/2018 (Permalink)
It appears Winter 2018 has begun early here in the Triad as well as throughout most areas of the country. With weeks to go until the official start of winter on December 21st snow has already fallen and here in the Triad it’s snowed in record breaking, history making amounts. According to the Farmers Almanac North Carolina is just one area that the Almanac says will experience "above-normal" precipitation and the region will have a "wintry chill, wet & white" winter in 2018. So, it seems we’ll have plenty of more snow to come before the first signs of Spring. Plus of course if the Groundhog sees its shadow, we may also be in for a long winter.
It is always best to be prepared for winter storms in advance in order to protect your home, business and your family. In addition to snow accumulation, winter storms can bring along conditions that can affect your home on the inside and outside. When you know what type of damage can be caused by snow storms, it’s easier to find its effects and get them fixed as soon as possible. Even after snowfall, winter storms can bring and cause other challenges. Here are some possible types of Storm Damage from winter storms.
1. Strong winds may loosen roof shingles.
2. Strong winds might also pick up rocks or other small items and throw them against your siding or windows.
3. Snow or ice could sneak inside holes in your foundation, roof, siding etc.
4. If trees, especially large ones are growing close by to your home, tree branches could fall onto your roof during a storm or scrape against your homes siding. If those trees are older or if the melting snow saturates the ground enough, it can also cause trees to fall onto your home.
5. Ice dams may block water from going down gutters, and force water to go under shingles instead. They can also cause your gutters to collapse.
6. Heavy snows can cause your roof to collapse.
There are actions you can take ahead of time to help keep your home more secure during a storm. Check out our blog on How to Protect Your Home from Winter Storms for information on what you can do to prevent Storm Damage.
If a winter storm does leave a mark on your home, we recommend you take action immediately. It is wise to address storm damage issues while they are relatively small in order to prevent them from getting worse in the next storm. Small or big, at SERVPRO Greensboro North we are here for you should your home or office experience storm damage. We are available to assist 24/7 365 days a year. Just give us a call at 336-379-1772