Winter Preparedness for Idaho Weather 2018

11/13/2017 (Permalink)

The 2017-2018 for the Idaho Falls, Idaho region is expected to have above normal precipitation due to La Nina in the ocean by the equator.  SERVPRO of Idaho Falls, ID would like to offer a few suggestions in order to prepare your home for the upcoming season.

1. Invest in weather stripping. This is very inexpensive, but will help keep the warm air in and the cold air out.

2. Clean your gutters.  Filled gutters will be slower to drain and can cause water/ice build up resulting in ice dams.  Ice dams can cause a significant amount of water damage to a structure.

3. Evaluate roof to prevent ice dams.  

4. Buy a roof rake.

5. Prune trees around the house.

6. Stock up on supplies in case you need them!

7. Protect pipes from freezing.  Broken pipes are the leading cause of water damage through the winter.

For all your restoration needs, please consider SERVPRO of Rexburg/Rigby.