PNW Winter Storms Bring RAIN

11/15/2023 (Permalink)

The discovery of mold in your attic could indicate there is a leak in your roof. Dont wait until the storms hit to find out!

Winter in the Willamette Valley means the start of the rainy season, and sometimes freezing overnight temperatures.  It’s a good idea to inspect around your home to see if you find signs of moisture or mold in your attic. This could indicate that you have a leak in your roof that has gone unnoticed. A leak in the roof will allow moisture to enter your home thus creating an ideal growing condition for mold. Before doing any mold remediation it is ideal to have the roof repaired first or else you may have mold growth again if you wait on repairing the roof after having the mold removed.

The most common roof leaks are the following:

• Ice dams
• Missing or broken shingles
• Damaged flashing

In the winter you could experience an ice dam. Ice dams happen when the snow freezes at the edge of the roof causing water to back up and leak into your home. To prevent an ice dam try removing 2-4 feet of snow from the edge to prevent an ice dam from forming.

A storm can cause damage to your roof, it is a good idea to check your roof after a storm to see if the roof has any broken or missing shingles.

Damaged flashing will allow water to leak into your home. Check your flashing regularly to see if they have any damages.

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We are dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. If you suspect mold, we can come inspect it for you.

If your home or business suffers from water damage or mold growth after a storm, call SERVPRO® today at 541-745-2097.