It’s officially winter and what better time than now to prepare your home for any water damage that may come. Take the time to prepare for different types water damages that could affect your house during these winters months. Here are a few tips that can help you become more prepared this winter.

• In past winters, if you noticed large icicles around the outside of your home you may be in danger of ice dams. One way to prevent this is to make sure your attic is properly insulated and vented. Also, make sure you inspect and repair any damages to your gutters and downspouts.
• Frozen pipes are one of the main causes to water damages in homes. It’s important to see if your heating system is running properly and if any rooms have exposed pipes in them to make sure they are well insulated. If you go vacation for a long period of time during the winter months, have the heat on to keep the pipes and house warm.
• With the amount of heavy snow that Boston revived last year, it’s also important to inspect your roof for damages to avoid a roof collapses. Be aware of how much snow your roof can handle and clear all the roof drains and gutters of debris.

It’s also crucial to check the area around your home, like trimming trees and removing any dead branches that might break once snow and ice hit. We provide services in water damage, contact Peniel Environmental by phone at 1-603-541-7979 or e-mail to ecook@penielenv.com.