Preventing Water Damage Over the Winter in Your Hampton Residence

9/2/2018 (Permalink)

Prepare Your Hampton Home for Winter Cold and Ice--SERVPRO Says Prevent Water Damage

Preparation for Prevention Is Sounder than Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration Later

While summer weather still keeps us warm in Hampton, it may seem too early to consider the effects of winter weather on our homes, but it is better to prepare now than wait. There are several different ways that winter weather might cause problems for homeowners. Taking care that your roof and gutters are in good shape now can prevent some of the worst effects you might otherwise experience.

The roof of your Hampton home helps ensure that water damage does not become a problem for you. Keeping it in good shape can mean you never experience the costly problems that can otherwise develop in your home. Your gutters can help keep problems from forming, from your roof all the way to the foundation.
 
Insulation and other materials under your shingles also need to function properly and stay in excellent shape to protect your home. A small leak in a roof can cause the insulation to compress and prevent less heat from escaping your home. This added heat in the attic can lead to ice dams forming on your roof's edge during the winter, which later creates even more problems with water entering your home through the roof. Stains on walls and ceilings as well as the destruction of drywall can soon happen.
 
When gutters twist or come loose, their capability to direct water correctly becomes a problem. Gutters that become blocked can create mini-waterfalls along the side of your house. Downspouts can cause water to puddle around your foundation, as well. Seepage into the basement can follow, adding to your woes.
 
Solving these problems now, while the weather remains warm for another month or two, can prevent water damage from harming your residence. If you already notice these problems from previous winters, SERVPRO strongly recommends that remediation now is better than water damage later, so get things fixed.
 
Water stains marring your walls can look “Like it never even happened” after our

technicians

test to ensure walls retain no excess moisture and then apply a suitable primer, followed by your choice of paint. Damaged sections can give way to new drywall, resulting in a perfect room again. Protecting your property from water damage also serves to protect it from microbial infestation and musty odors.
 
SERVPRO of The Seacoast has the professional team you need to help you clean up and mitigate water damage and its effects, no matter the cause. Contact us at (603) 433-4300.

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