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Water leaks from an ice dam can result in window and roof leaks after a snowstorm. Many times, you can see water leaking into your home from outside around window frames or where your ceiling meets your wall. This happens if your roof, siding, window flashing, or weather-resistant barrier is damaged.December in the Pacific Northwest, with its heavy rains and winds, reminds us of the challenges storms can bring, such as ceiling, window, and roof leaks. This guide provides knowledge to effectively respond to water intrusion during storms, offering steps for containing leaks, protecting belongings, and employing temporary fixes.
During storms, prompt action is key when facing ceiling or window leaks. This guide outlines essential steps for storm leak repair, from identifying water spots and drips to mitigating immediate damage. Learn how to protect your home and when to call professionals like SFW Construction for comprehensive, long-term solutions.
Understanding the incoming Pineapple Express is crucial for homeowners. This weather pattern brings intense rainfall and wind—posing unique challenges. Our checklist helps you prepare your home for rain efficiently, covering essentials from gutter maintenance to potential window leaks. It's a proactive approach to protect your home's integrity and ensure your safety during these heavy downpours.
Do you notice your windows leaking when it rains? Leaking windows cause household damage. A leaking window presents many household complications. Unwanted water seeping into your home and down your walls can cause structural and property damage and electrical hazards. Sopping wet carpets is unhealthy, and wet floors are slippery and present potential slip and fall situations. Keeping warm and dry is a priority, as is keeping the rain and moisture outside of your home.
From the looks of it, your siding appears to be the main barrier that keeps rain from permeating your home. While siding sheds water away quickly, without other essential safeguards and layers of protection, siding can't control the rain from seeping into the structure or interior of your home. And like any other building materials, siding ages and weathers with time and eventually breaks down and falls apart.
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A sunroom, also known as a solarium, is maybe the cleverest way to enjoy nature's beauty and the sun's warmth without leaving your enclosed dwelling. In Latin, the word solarium means “a place of sunlight,” – which is why solariums are also referred to as sunrooms. The solarium is an enclosed room constructed of glass. Whichever term you use, the glass is so thick it enables the sunlight to heat the space even in the colder months of winter.3 MIN READ
Your home's building envelope is all of the exterior elements that maintain a dry, heated, or cooled indoor environment. Building envelope design involves both architectural and engineering practices that draw from all areas of homebuilding.4 MIN READ
Water damage represents one of the most prevalent kinds of home damage and ranks as the second most common household damage with home insurance claims. Costing billions of dollars annually, water damage impacts at least 1 in 50 homeowners each year.2 MIN READ
Portland, Oregon saw the rainiest month in nearly 3 years and the rainest month of January since 2006 with 7.39 inches. While we may have adapted to the rain in the Pacific Northwest our houses still need work.
