Winter Commercial Storm Damage: 3 Types You Might See

12/28/2021 (Permalink)

What if you could enjoy winter weather without worrying too much about your commercial property’s safety?

When we or, maybe our kids, were younger, there were a wide array of ways in which we hoped for snow, like wearing pajamas inside-out, putting a spoon under the pillow, and flushing an ice cube down the toilet. Nowadays, as adults, snow flurries are pretty, but anything more often becomes more of a hassle than an exciting event. What if you could enjoy winter weather without worrying too much about your commercial property’s safety? In this blog, we’ll share information about the 3 most common types of winter storm damage that commercial properties experience in order to help you prevent storm damage to your property this winter. 

1. Leaky Roof

Roof leaks are one of the most common types of commercial storm damage during the winter. Clogged gutters, ice dams, and damaged shingles can be the causes of leaky roofs. Because precipitation from the roof can leak down into your property’s ceilings and walls, flooding and other types of water damage can result from roof leaks. In the event that your property falls victim to water damage, it is important to dry affected areas as soon as possible in order to minimize mold growth.

2. Roof Collapse

In the event of heavy precipitation in the form of rain, snow, or ice, your property’s roof may collapse due to structural damage that may be caused by excessive weight on your roof or recurring roof leaks. Be sure to clear debris from both your gutters and roof, as doing so can decrease the risk of your roof collapsing when heavy snow or ice accumulates during a winter weather event.

3. Burst Pipes

A hallmark of winter storms is freezing temperatures. Freezing conditions are notorious for burst pipes, which occur as a result of water molecules expanding and placing increasing pressure on pipes. Burst pipes can result in flooding and water damage, requiring extensive cleanup efforts. Make sure that pipes are properly insulated in order to prevent pipes from succumbing to freezing temperatures and bursting under such conditions.

Have Storm Damage? Call SERVPRO

If any of these 3 types of winter storm damage affect your commercial property this winter, be sure to call your local SERVPRO for immediate restoration services. You can contact your local office of SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team - Team Wall, SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East, at (412) 672-5400. On our website, you can find more information about our general Commercial Damage Restoration Services, as well as our specific Commercial Storm, Fire, Water, Mold restoration services. Your commercial property may also require reconstruction services if your winter storm damage results in structural damage. Take comfort in knowing that you need not look elsewhere for reconstruction and rebuild services, as SERVPRO offers a long list of Building and Reconstruction Services for commercial properties. We will stay by your side from the beginning until the very end of the process, fully restoring and rebuilding your property in order to make it “Like it never even happened.” Don’t wait- call SERVPRO at the first sign of damage.