Blizzards, Home Damage, and You

12/31/2019 (Permalink)

Winter is officially here, which means folks in Maine are eagerly awaiting the next big snow storm. While most people assume the only disruptions blizzards can bring are travel difficulties and requiring quality time with the snowblower, they can actually have a significant affect on your property. Damage to your home caused by blizzards can be severe and difficult to repair. Winter storms and blizzards in Maine can bring about many hazards we need to prepare for.

• Snow
  • Snow is, of course, typically the primary component to any winter storm. During blizzards, it can accumulate quickly on roofs and other structures associated with your home. If left unattended, this additional weight could compromise the structural integrity of your roof deck. If there are any trees near your home, snow accumulation can potentially result in bringing the trees down on top of your home. In either case, the damage can be significant; the situation is also exacerbated by the colder temperatures during the winter months.
• Ice
  • Aside from the obvious slipping hazards ice creates, it can also be extremely problematic for your home. Melting caused by the natural insulating properties of snow can result in ice dams, which can lead to significant moisture intrusion into your home. If left undetected or untreated, this moisture intrusion result in a significant mold infestation.
• Wind
  • Blizzards often bring high winds along to the party, which can easily lead to damage to your home. Aside from the potential for superficial damage, object becoming airborne are projectiles that could easily break windows, or damage siding or shingles; in any case, the end result is intrusion of the outside elements, which can lead to significant problems down the road.

Should you suffer storm damage this Winter, contact SERVPRO of Bangor/Ellsworth at (207)947-0400!  Let us help you make it "Like it never even happened."