Snowmelt Water Intrusion Problem in Aitkin Business?
3/16/2022 (Permalink)
Every spring, Aitkin businesses are challenged by water intrusion caused by snowmelt. Our restoration team responds to water damage emergencies each year and offer these tips from the Insurance Information Institute for protecting your business or home from water intrusion:
Exterior Inspection and Repair
Water can be prevented from entering a structure’s exterior through routine inspection and maintenance and making repairs as needed.
- Caulk and seal windows
- Inspect the roof for missing and aging shingles
- Check rain gutters and drainage systems and remove any debris
- Check downspouts and clear any clogs and make sure they are draining away from the structure
- Check sprinkler systems and make sure the sprinklers are not spraying water onto the structure and that water is not pooling around the structure’s foundation
- Make sure water drains away from the building.Water is invasive and will easily find its way into a structure when water is allowed to pool around the foundation. After a storm, or when the ground is already saturated by rainwater, the water may enter into the foundation wall through any cracks.
Call Us!
When your commercial business or home has water damage, our restoration team here in Aitkin is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-879-6141.
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