5 Tips to Follow When a Winter Freeze Strikes Your Dundee Home

1/5/2023 (Permalink)

When a winter freeze occurs, this type of storm can cause quite the damage to your residential and commercial building.

Winter freezes are no joke, especially in Gilmore, Malvern, Pekin, and their surrounding areas. When a winter freeze occurs, this type of storm can cause quite the damage to your residential and commercial building. Recently, SERVPRO of New Philadelphia received over 400 calls from residential and commercial buildings that experienced water damage from frozen pipe breaks. Frozen pipe breaks are the leading cause of water damage in buildings during the winter season. There are ways to prevent this sort of damage. Ways to prevent your water pipes from freezing and then breaking is to make sure they are insulated well. Yes, your water pipes need insulation too. This will keep the freezing weather from getting to them and causing water damage to your home when they break. However, if your water pipes break and you don’t have the opportunity to insulate them, here is what you can do:

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.

If you have experienced water damage to your residential or commercial building and are seeking complete restoration, SERVPRO of New Philadelphia is Here to Help. We are leading experts in fire and water damage restoration, and we want to make your space look, “Like it never even happened.” We are available 24/7 to serve our local Midvale, Wilkshire Hills, Winfield, and surrounding areas community. For immediate assistance call (330) 556-4656 or visit our Website!