Possible Cause of Frostbite and Hypothermia

The cold weather can bring hazard to the health of members in the household. Two of the very common conditions that an individual can possibly experience are frostbite and hypothermia.

A prolonged exposure to extremely cold weather can cause a severe reaction to a person which is frostbite. When someone suffers from frostbite, that person turns pale in the fingers, nose, toes, and ear lobes. Numbness is also another symptom.
Hypothermia happens when there is a drastic drop on a person’s body temperature. A person suffering from this condition shows symptoms of intense shivering, slowness of speech, memory gaps, stumbling due to lack of muscle control, and exhaustion.

Ice Dams, Roof Collapse and Attic Condensation

During winter, many homeowners worry about the damage that heavy build-up of ice and snow can bring to their properties. The two common forms of water damage that can happen are ice dams and attic condensation. Ice dams are formed from melted snow that goes through the roofing and refreezes during a very low temperature. When this cycle is repeated over a prolonged period of time, the frozen snowmelt will definitely create ice dams in the roof covering.
At times, the heavy build-up of snow or ice on your house roofing may cause your roof to collapse. If your place experiences heavy amounts of snowfall, be in the lookout for possible snow damage on your roofing. Do not wait until disaster happens not just on your roof but on a huge portion of your home as well.

The attic is also another risk-prone area of your house during the winter season aside from the roof. Water vapor that condenses from the cold areas in the attic is a major factor for the wood material to rot or putrefy, thus causing damage. The circulation of warm air moisture into the attic causes condensed water vapor. This usually happens to homes with high humidity in the living spaces.

Frozen or Burst Pipelines

If you have not prepared enough for the coming of the winter season, you will possibly experience problems with your pipelines. A drop in temperature causes the water running along your pipes to freeze and eventually burst which causes water damage to your home. Most homeowners have probably faced the consequences of this winter disaster. Yet, it can be prevented as long as you make the right preparations prior to the start of the cold weather.

Plumbing breakdowns can also create unwanted home floods. Broken pipes due to severe weather changes or a breakdown in the home heating system can create a significant amount of water damage in a short period of time. Inspecting your pipes on a regular basis should be a must for every home owner. Your best defense to protect your home and basement from water damage is a thorough inspection of your property every year in the fall, cleaning out your gutter systems and ensuring that water is able to drain properly and safely away from your homes foundation. Water damage in the winter can be extremely challenging as the repair process could be lengthened by frozen ground and frigid temperatures.

The most important thing to do, If you happen to experience flooding or any sort of water damage to your home is to react with urgency. Professional restoration companies use specialty equipment that can quickly extract the excess water and begin to dry out your property. In cases of minor water damage, you can utilize a mop or a wet vacuum to start the cleanup process. Depending on the length of time the water has been sitting you may or may not need to have the property inspected for mold damage.  Also, for your safety, it is important to not confuse a regular vacuum cleaner with one that is specially made to clean up water damage.