Snow Thaw Awareness for Homeowners

2/20/2021 (Permalink)

Thawing snow, especially when combined with early spring rains can lead to serious trouble.

The weather patterns that come with spring can be unpredictable. Temperatures can begin to rise in a short amount of time going from a snowstorm to a warm breeze in a matter of days. It’s important to prepare for any disaster that might occur in your home due to snow thawing.

Thawing snow, especially when combined with early spring rains can lead to serious trouble. When water starts to flow, be sure to continually monitor the basement and crawl space in your house. Look for ways to create paths for melting snow to drain away from your house in order to prevent water from accumulating in those lower areas of your home.

As the weather gets warmer, every surface starts to become moist and humid from thawing. This could jumpstart mold growth in spaces like your basement, crawl space, or garage. Exposure to mold can cause health problems for you and your family, making mold prevention a high priority for homeowners.

SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties is committed to providing our community with the best advice and service possible. Should your home fall victim to a water mess, we guarantee to make it “Like it never happened.” Give us a call at (765) 575-8654 for help with disaster cleanup.