Preventative Maintenance

8/31/2017 (Permalink)

The most commonly seen disasters are brought up by extreme conditions. Always check out daily weather reports if you want to aid yourself in avoiding disasters. Storms can generate a lot of wind, hail, or rain that can spell out trouble for your roof or crawlspace. During these times it helps to inspect areas in your home for leaks or signs of damage.

Crumbling drywall, buckling panels, or warped walls are all signs of an impending accident or an ongoing one. If any of these become apparent to you in your inspection, then these are things SERVPRO of Bowling Green and W. Lucas County can remediate for you. Continuous problems may seem bearable by themselves, but they can quickly compound and cause a much bigger issue.

To elaborate, and to connect the weather bit, take a look at what can happen in the winter. Snow packing up, and freezing conditions, can put stress on yourpluming and roof. If you notice that the temperature is quickly plummeting, then take care of two issues with one move. That is, turn the temperature of your thermostat up. It may raise the heating bill but that will be nothing compared to the financial burden it could cause if left unchecked. 

Snow on a roof can melt due to the insulation. It will thaw out and then seep into the corner edges where it can refreeze creating an ice dam. Once this occurs it can lead to sagging and other problems. Avoiding this is as simple as keeping your home warm, so that the water on top does not become ice again. The entire disaster can be avoided by clearing your roof too.

Now back to the pipes. A house that has a high enough ambient temperature will not lead to a pipe freezing over. Sometimes heating a home can be too expensive, so it helps if you just provide warmth to any exposed water lines. A little heat lamp can go a long way for keeping water running smoothly.

Maintenance and prevention will always trump restoration when it comes to keeping your peace of mind intact. We know accidents happen, so when they do, trust us to be there for you.

Call SERVPRO of Bowling Green and W. Lucas County for damage repair big or small.