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The past few weeks and months have been a blast for snow lovers who have been busy skiing, sledding, and engaging in snowball fights along with children catching snowflakes with their tongues. It’s finally spring and all the “snow fun” should be coming to an end… but with the unusual snow season Utah is currently having there seems to be no end in sight. However, there is one sure thing that’s going to happen this spring – snow melt – one way or another the wonderful snow will start to melt and bring with it flooding and runoff water ready to cause water and mold damage to your home and property.
This year snow melt has the potential to be a major source of water damage to your home, specifically your basement. Flooding in your basement can lead to cracks and leaks to your foundation. Such problems should quickly be addressed by a professional water damage restoration company like PuroClean of Bluffdale. Other areas of flooding from melting snow can cause damage to your building in other areas as well including areas where the floor meets the wall, the top of the foundation wall and window and door frames.
The basement is the most likely area of a home or office building to flood. Check the basement floors and foundation for any cracks that could allow flood waters to enter. Look for evidence of former small water leaks and repair the areas before snow melt and spring run-off hits its peak.
Putting in a little preparation prior to the spring season can prevent flooding and water damage. But you shouldn’t stop there. Once the snow begins to fall, there are additional steps you can take to keep your home or office dry once the snow begins to melt. In addition, having an expert water damage remediation service provider like PuroClean of Bluffdale on speed dial can help save you thousands in water damage repair costs.
To avoid unwanted property damage that can result from melting snow, check out the following safety tips to prevent flooding and water damage from snow melt.
- Check that your sump pump is working.
Melting snow can raise groundwater levels, putting a strain on a poorly functioning sump pump. Be sure that your homes sump pumps are in good working order and that drains are clear of debris and flow away from the house.
2. Check drainage around your house or office building:
Check the window wells, gutters, and exterior walls to make sure they are clear of debris. Remove leaves and other items and make sure the landscaping slopes away from the structure. Clean out the gutters to prevent ice dams from forming.
3. Clear snow from the roof:
Not only does clearing snow from the roof prevent ice dams, it moves potentially high volumes of water away from the house. Roof rakes are designed to tackle this task for you and will not damage your roof like a regular garden rake. It’s easiest to remove snow from the roof soon after it falls. Once it gets packed down, the weight can make it hard to remove. Snow rakes cost between $50-$100 and are typically available at your local hardware store. Clear snow and debris from roof and gutters. The best way to prevent water damage is to keep water away from your house. This is done best by making sure snow and debris haven’t accumulated on roofs and gutters. Heavy snow accumulations can damage roofs, leading to leaks, and gutters full of debris prevent melt from draining properly. Ice dams (gutter water that freezes and expands on cold nights) can push water back under the roof, causing water damage.
4. Be prepared for flood conditions.
When snow melts, groundwater levels rise as do rivers, streams and creeks. Add a bit of rain and suddenly an area can experience serious flood conditions. If you live in an area prone to floods, or if conditions are deteriorating quickly near your neighborhood, take proper precautions to block water from your home. Utilize sandbags around the foundation of your house to provide an additional defensive layer of protection while also checking neighborhood storm drains for blockages that might allow water to back up into your yard.
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