SERVPRO of Metairie outlines five seasonal hazards and what to do to mitigate them

12/12/2022 (Permalink)

Blog Summary: SERVPRO® of Metairie outlines five seasonal hazards and the steps to handle them.

The spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons are lovely in their own way. However, every season comes with its unique risk for property owners and can wreak havoc on your home or business. In the winter, ice dams can form on your roofs and any uninsulated water pipes, leading to a burst. There's the risk of water damage to your property from heavy rainfall.

The restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Metairie, a top seasonal hazards and restoration company in Jefferson, share the top five seasonal hazards that can damage your property and how you can handle them.

1. Heavy rainfall

Rain is a risk throughout the year, but late spring and early summer rainfall can be particularly harsh on the exterior of your property.

It's crucial to visually inspect your roof for debris and damage that powerful storms can leave behind. The presence of granules close to your drains and loose shingles in your yard are signs that your roof needs repair.

The storm can also affect other components of your property. Inspect all of your property's openings, including the windows and doors. If not noticed immediately, damaged windows or doors can lead to water damage, costing you a lot more money.

2. Snow melting

Snow makes a stunning backdrop when you and your family are huddled around the fire. However, it can weigh down your roof to the point where it collapses. While your roof is made to be durable and can support a substantial amount of weight, including weight from snow, the roof caves in when the weight becomes too much.

Melting snow can also lead to flooding and water damage. When the snow melts as a result of indoor heat or sun, the moisture spreads throughout your property, finding its way into normally dry spaces.

To safeguard your property from snow damage, get a roof rake to easily clear the snow from your roof and avoid snow buildup.

3. Hail

Summer storms are infamous for delivering massive hail that can be quite dangerous for properties. When a hailstorm occurs, your only option is to wait and see how much damage it causes.

There's very little you can do to prevent hail damage except to ensure that every property component is well attached. Contact your insurance provider immediately if your property suffers any hail damage.

4. Wind and debris

Wind can blow debris around and cause harm to your property's siding, roof, windows, doors, and/or gutters. Your property is like a collection of interconnected systems that shield you from the elements.

So, when any of its components, like a roof shingle or siding, is damaged by a windstorm, it leaves a hole that can result in water damage.

Check your siding, roof shingles, door, and window seals to ensure their integrity and that your building can endure any upcoming windstorms.

5. Fires

More than 338,000 fires broke out in US properties in 2021, resulting in everything from minor smoke damage to complete disasters, including fatalities. You can do many things to stop a fire outbreak, like installing a fire alarm, monitoring lit candles, and ensuring that all appliances are in good shape.

Get professional help for water and fire damages in Jefferson, LA

Nature is amazing, but you may still face fire or water damage despite your efforts. However, when it happens, you can be sure to get the help you need from SERVPRO of Metairie. They are a leading seasonal hazards and restoration company in Jefferson, LA, with a team of trained and certified restoration specialists that can quickly come to your property, inspect the damage and work to restore any damaged part.

The SERVPRO of Metairie team is available 24/7 to help you efficiently handle fire damage, water damage, mold growth, and other disasters. 

Call them at (504) 496-0193 to get a free quote.