Protect Your Homes from Winter Water Damage

Canada is about to witness the season’s first snowfall, as winter is just around the corner. Winter comes with the excitement of Christmas and gatherings, delicious food, indoor activities, winter sports and a slow-paced life. But, with the excitement, a bit of anxiety also sweeps in with the thought of the intrusion of melted ice or water into the house. Is there any way to avoid these issues? The answer is yes, and the perfect time to prepare your home for winter is now.

Winter is capable of creating havoc with heavy snow and low temperatures. Heavy snowmelt can cause water damage, while low temperatures can freeze your pipes, which can lead to a pipe burst and a basement flood if you are not well prepared.

In this blog, we will explore the effective preventive measures to avoid water damage situations in winter. Let’s begin with an understanding of possible issues that winter may cause, followed by preventive measures and what to do when experiencing those issues.

Common Winter Water Damage Issues

Winters are full of surprises. Don’t let these cold temperatures shock you and damage your house. From frozen pipes, pipe bursts, roof leaks, to flooded basements that need water damage repair or flood damage repair, there are many issues caused in winter. Here are common issues that you should watch out for –

●     Frozen and Burst Pipes 

Poorly insulated pipes, especially in the basement and attic, are more susceptible to damage in low temperatures. Thus, prone to pipe bursts that cause water damage in your house.

●     Ice Dams and Roof Leaks

Heat released from your house (if the roof is not insulated properly) can melt the snow on your roof, which flows down to drains and gutters and further on freezing and creating ice dams at the roof ridges.

●     Basement Flood

When snow melts and passes through pipes near the roof and foundation, the presence of cracks and poor insulation can lead to water intrusion and cause a basement flood in the house.

●     Condensation

The persistent low temperature can easily cause condensation if there is a fault in the house’s heating system. When the moisture goes beyond a certain level, it invites mold growth and mold damage issues in the house.

Preventive Measures For Winter Water Damage Issue

Here are the preventive measures that can help you prepare your house for winter. Above mentioned issues can be avoided if these preventive measures are followed.

● For Frozen and burst Pipes

• Insulate the exposed Pipes.
• Maintain the temperature throughout the house.
• Disconnect the outdoor drains and indoor faucets to avoid conducting temperatures.

●     Ice Dams and Roof Leaks

• Remove snow after heavy snowfall; don’t let it sit there for long durations.
• Insulate all the drainage of the roof and house, so that melted ice cannot enter your home.

●     Basement Flood

• Keep your gutters and pipelines clean, so that ice melts move smoothly out of your home and do not enter your house.
• Seal the pipes and cracks, if any, so that water does not move into the basement.

●     Condensation

• Regularly open your closet in the kitchen and bathroom, so that the heat reaches there and doesn’t let mold grow in the moisture-prone areas.

Solution for Winter Water Damage Issue

When faced with any of these issues, rely on the professionals for help. Call ONT restoration for water damage restoration, flood damage restoration and mold removal, the most common problems caused by freezing winters in Canada. 

Call ONT Restoration

ONT Restoration is one of the best restoration service providers across Canada. If by any chance your house experiences these winter issues, don’t panic and call us immediately. We are here to handle your water damage problems expertly. We offer 24/7 emergency services with an immediate response time. Our professionals are licensed and insured, and efficiently handle all types of restoration issues due to ice melting or pipe bursts.

We are experts in handling flood damage restoration. Our team will reach there and first assess the issue, and begin with insurance assistance, followed by water extraction, cleaning and sanitization. If needed, we will restore your place, make it free from mold. We believe in giving quality and long-lasting restoration services to our clients.

When stuck with winter water damage issues, call ONT Restoration for water damage restoration and book your appointment to receive the best emergency services in Canada.