Mercer and Lawrence County Winter Storm Readiness

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

Clean out the gutters. Disconnect and drain all outside hoses. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows Repair roof leaks

As we all know, the weather is unpredictable here in Western Pennsylvania. Colder days are coming, and that means winter is right around the corner. Severe damage can be caused to your home from ice, snow, and frigid temps, so it’s important to be prepared.

According to Nationwide Insurance, “Protecting your home is vital. A frozen water pipe can burst and flood your house or basement. An ice dam in your gutter can cause water to seep into and saturate an interior wall.”

In an effort to protect your home from the wrath of winter, Nationwide recommends the following tips:

• Clean out the gutters
• Disconnect and drain all outside hoses
• Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows
• Repair roof leaks
• Remove tree branches that are close to your home
• Wrap water pipes in your basement or crawl spaces with insulation sleeves
• Consider an insulated blanket for your hot water heater
• If you have a fireplace, keep the flue closed when you're not using it
• Make sure your furniture isn't blocking your home’s heating vents
• Keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around pipes
• Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets connected to pipes that run through unheated or unprotected spaces
• Avoid ice dams by ventilating your attic and insulating the attic floor

If you do find yourself in a predicament this winter, SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is available to help 24/7/365. We have the experience, expertise, and resources needed to remediate the damage to your home. Contact us at 724-704-8939 or via Facebook.