Winter Weather

November is here. It's been cooler days and even colder nights from just a couple weeks ago. The Winter weather can be beautiful, but dangerous. When enough snow falls on the ground and sticks, it can make things very perilous, the roads get very slippery. When the Weather Channel or AccuWeather predicts harsh winter storms, don't assume it's not going to be that bad. Stock up on groceries and get ready to miss school or work, only go out on the road if it is completely necessary! We also recommend that you do not call for food delivery even if the business with drivers, just because a pizza shop is open doesn't mean the upper management is aware of what's going in that area, sending a delivery driver out onto icy, slippery roads endangers their life as much as it would endanger your own life to go out there, and 4 out of 5 drivers will tell you it's one of the few times it would not be worth the tip.

To prevent cold air from getting in your house, make sure your house is properly insulated and has good vinyl windows, they block cold air in the winter just as they would block hot air in the summer. We recommend Simonton for being innovators in vinyl windows and doors, and we recommend replacing wood frame windows with Simonton vinyl before it gets too bad.

Have you had a hail storm come through your neighborhood? Sometimes the damage hail causes a roof isn't always visible or causing the interior of your home problems until six months after the hail storm. Snow is one the biggest exposers of damaged asphalt shingles, the moisture hangs onto the roof longer than rain, washing more granules off the roof. if interior problems happen around this time, take the proper precautions of placing a bucket over any leaks and call us when the roof is dry, a roof wet roof is too slippery to climb on.

If you decide not turn on the heat for whatever reason, leave a water source dripping in your house, a tub or a sink, especially in 25 degree weather, if water is flowing or warm enough, it will freeze and bust the pipes resulting in a lot of property damage and a lengthy water remediation job. You would be looking at least two to four week hotel bill as well, because gray water, black water, mold, and mildew can make your home unlivable until it is dried up and restored.

Don't take chances this weather, take all the right precautions for you and your family to be safe. If you have start to have problems with your home, call us at 1-844-573-7867 to fix it for you. You can also go to www.8445restore.com.