How hard can it be to remove water from a flooded basement after a torrential rainstorm, burst frozen pipe, or when a commercial restaurant sprinkler goes off? From a do-it-yourselfers (DIY) point of view probably not so hard once you know what you are doing. But what if you don’t have the time, ability, and tools to learn what to do? Add to this the fact that nearly all water damage and restoration projects also deal with mold mitigation and mold prevention protocols. On this last ... continue reading...
Water Damage Tip: Before it Snows Clean your Gutters
Ice Dams Can Harm Your Roof and Cause Water Damage 1. Ice Dams: Pretty but Dangerous. Ice dams make your home look like a picture-perfect Christmas card, with their resultant icicles hanging from the rafters and reflecting the holiday lights. In reality, ice dams can seriously harm your roof and lead to water damage. Clogged gutters are partially to blame. If water freezes in the gutter because of excessive debris blocking it from draining, it’s going to force melting snow and ... continue reading...
3 Emergency Steps for Frozen Pipes
What can you do if you suspect your pipes are frozen or they have burst? If you open a tap and water doesn't come out, or if you flush a toilet and it doesn't refill, chances are you have a frozen pipe. Fortunately, you can still take measures to prevent or minimize damage. Turn off your water: If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, your very first course of action should be to shut off the water at the main valve or the meter in case the pipe does burst. Once the water is shut off, open ... continue reading...
Frozen Pipes: 2 Tips to Prevent Water Damage
For Minnesota and Wisconsin, freezing temperatures have already set in, and with that drop comes substantial threats to your property without the appropriate precautions. When water freezes, it expands by about 9%. And if it freezes inside of your outside water faucet or related piping, this expansion can exert over 100,000 psi of force, which is more than enough to rupture your faucet or pipe, causing a flood inside your home or cabin/cottage. Most often a frozen pipe that bursts could ... continue reading...
Take Control over Water Damage
Prevent water from damaging your home Excluding catastrophes, water causes more damage to American homes than fire, thunderstorms, and theft. About one in 55 insured U.S. homes has a water damage or freezing claim each year. The damage to your home can be severe—whether it’s an old water heater waiting to spill into the basement, a slow leak from a shower valve behind a wall, or an exposed pipe that may freeze and burst. Risk solutions team recommends the following simple and low-cost ... continue reading...
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