What Water Damage is Expected for Norwich Homes This Winter?

12/28/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO for advice on protecting your Norwich home from frozen pipes or ice damming--Better than having us mitigate water damage

Frozen Pipes and Ice Dams Damage Norwich Houses

The winter season can be hard on exterior elements of your residence and utilities within the structure, like the plumbing. Exposures to cold temperatures and harsh conditions can lead to costly and destructive water damage events. Our SERVPRO team is Here to Help.

How Can Ice Formations Be a Threat?

Between frozen pipes and ice damming Norwich homes might experience, ice formation can be hazardous. On a roof, ice can force snowmelt water back into the attic to flood this upper portion of your house. This causes damage to many elements like:

• Shingles
• OSB/Plywood
• Joists
• Attic structural components
• Insulation

How Easily Can Water Lines Freeze?

During the winter months, freezing pipes are a common threat for area homes as many service lines exist on exterior walls that are underinsulated. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can freeze water, causing it to expand and potentially bursting the portion of plumbing affected. This would result in damages to:

• Ceiling systems 
• Wall assembly materials
• Wood and carpet flooring
• Cabinets

Is There Anything That Prevents These Damages?

Homeowners can take potential preventative measures to protect their property and its contents. Insulation is one of the focal points for damming and frozen pipes, as sufficient coverage prevents irregular melting on the roof and keeps cold air from directly impacting standing water in service lines.

When Should SERVPRO Be Called to Help?

The professionals of our SERVPRO team understand how rapidly all water damage situations can get out of control, especially with natural flooding or burst pipes. We utilize powerful vacuums and pumps for water extraction and lean on efficient tools for continued restoration.

For some homes, the winter months can be severe and destructive, such as frozen pipes bursting and causing a need for fast water damage restoration. Our experienced SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County team has a rapid response to potential emergencies, extracting standing water and drying trapped moisture "Like it never even happened." Call today at (860) 887-0447.