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Snow Damage Can Cause Extensive Damage To Your Home
1/13/2021 (Permalink)
Snow fall is not uncommon in New Jersey during the winter months. Snow can cause significant water damage to your home. Here are a list of some of the ways snow can cause water damage
- Weakens the Foundation
- Damages Roofs
- Damages Floors
- Damages Walls
- Damages Furniture
- Damages Appliances and Electronics
- Damages Items Sitting on the Floor
- Can Cause Electrical Hazards
- Promotes Mold and Mildew Growth
You can follow these tips to help prevent water damage to your home during snow
- Remove snow from around the foundation and away from the home.
- Remove any snow away from the home that has fallen off the roof.
- Remove snow from around downspouts so melting snow on the roof can drain away from the home.
- Place sandbags around the foundation.
- Keep gutters and downspouts clear of leaves, branches, and debris.
- Get your basement and foundation walls waterproofed.
- Increase the grade of landscaping around the home.