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How To Prepare Your Building for Spring Thaw

6/22/2018 (Permalink)

As spring temperatures plummet at night, there’s still a risk of a frozen pipe bursting.

As temperatures begin to rise and ice starts to melt, most people are happy to welcome the spring. While warmer weather is a welcome change, the spring thaw in Tulsa, O, can cause flooding in many communities. If you want to avoid calling in a water damage mitigation specialist due to a spring flood, there are some steps you can take to protect your building from water damage during the spring thaw.

1. Remove Snow

If you have a significant amount of standing snow around your building and covering your roof, you should consider removing it before it melts. Removing the snow from around your building’s foundations can prevent the ground from becoming saturated and seeping into your basement. Likewise, a buildup of snow on your roof can cause frozen ridges to form around the edges of your roof which can prevent water from draining off when the snow melts. This can result in roof leaks that cause water damage. Call in a professional to clear your roof of snow to make sure your business isn’t at risk.

2. Check Gutters and Drains

Check the gutters, drains and downspouts around your building. Make sure gutters and drains are clear of debris that may have accumulated over the winter season. Your downspouts should direct draining water flow away from your foundation. This will allow meltwaters to drain away from your building and prevent leaks.

3. Back Up Your Sump Pump

If you lose power during a spring storm, your sump pump won’t be able to deal with the rising water table. Connecting it to an emergency backup generator or replacing it with a battery-powered sump pump could save your building.

4. Insulate Your Pipes

As spring temperatures plummet at night, there’s still a risk of a frozen pipe bursting. Wrapping insulation around any outside pipes or pipes in exterior walls can prevent this from happening. While a water mitigation specialist in Tulsa, OK, can restore your building after a pipe burst, it’s better if you never have to call them at all.
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