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Snow, ice, hail, sleet, and severe winds from winter storms subject your home to a variety of damage. Educating yourself on the most common types of storm damage and how to prevent them will fortify your home to avoid costly repairs. This is especially helpful if you live in a region prone to heavy snow.

Know the 5 Types Of Winter Storm Damage 

1. Missing Roof Shingles

Strong winds can rip shingles from your roof, leaving it vulnerable to leaks from rain, and melting snow and ice. Look around your home’s perimeter for shingle pieces during warm weather and schedule a roof inspection in the fall to replace broken, buckling, or missing shingles.

2. Ice Dams

storm damageIce dams and icicles form along the roofline when snow meets warm attic air. The hot air causes the snow on your roof to melt and refreeze along the edge, forming heavy ice dams that can create leaks and contribute to a partial or full collapse of the roof if it’s older and already weighed down with snow. Insulate your attic if you haven’t already to avoid this issue. It will also reduce your heating costs as less hot air will escape your home.

3. Basement Flooding

Gutter systems clogged with leaves, twigs, ice, and other debris do not allow rainwater and melting snow to flow off your roof properly. Water can pool around your home’s foundation, resulting in serious basement leaks. Gutters can also collapse from thick ice. Clean your gutters every spring and fall to avoid a flooded basement and serious water damage in winter. 

4. Tree Limbs

Whether they’re sick, dead, or dying, hanging tree branches can harm your roof during a winter storm. Sidestep storm damage from the trees on your property by scheduling routine trimming services. 

5. Hail Damage

Large hailstones hitting your roof and siding during warmer months create serious dents that cause leaks and other complications during winter. Hail can also dent or crack your windows. Schedule roof, siding, and window inspections before winter to minimize the recurring effects hail damage to your home.
 

Protect your home from winter storm damage with the services of Link’s Contracting. Based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, this roofing and siding company offers over 25 years of experience and an A+ BBB rating. All their work is guaranteed and all new roofing systems come with a 10-year, no-leak warranty. Call (715) 424-5465 today to schedule an inspection or learn more about their professional services online.

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