Winter snowfall can look beautiful, but what sits quietly on your roof can quickly turn into a serious problem. As snow builds up, melts, and refreezes, it can place heavy stress on your roof and allow water to find its way into your home. For many homeowners, it is not
For more than 20 years, Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has been serving homeowners across Maine and New Hampshire. During that time, we have responded to thousands of water damage calls. Through all those visits, one thing has become clear: water damage rarely happens at a convenient time. And in New
The best way to keep pipes from freezing in winter is by taking a number of proactive, preventive steps before winter’s icy grip sets in. No one wants to come home from work or return from the holidays to the sight of water gushing from a burst pipe, let alone
As temperatures rise and snow starts to melt, your roof could silently be dealing with serious hidden damage. Recently featured in a news piece on Fox Bangor, Brindi Riley, Manager at Octagon Cleaning and Restoration, shared expert insights on how melting snow and ice buildup can cause water infiltration and
Ice dam damage occurs when ice builds up along the edges of a roof and prevents melting snow from properly draining off. Significant ice dam roof damage can occur when the trapped water seeps under shingles and into the structure of the home or small business—knowing what to do and
If you spend time ‘upta’ camp over winter, preparing how to winterize a camp or how to winterize a cabin, but for a matter of scale, it is not that different from winterizing your home. If you live in Maine, New Hampshire, or anywhere in New England, that preparation is
When temperatures drop, and snow and ice accumulate, homes and businesses are susceptible to winter water damage. In Northern New England, tales of frozen pipes and ice dams on rooftops leading to costly repairs and lengthy disruptions are as common as a January deep freeze. Winter Water Damage Prevention: Essential
The prospect of a flooded basement clean-up is undoubtedly a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Seeing cherished possessions damaged or destroyed by water is distressing, but your troubles might not end there. If the water is not promptly and correctly cleaned, it can lead to more significant issues. Standing water could potentially
You might find it surprising that despite the cold weather that winter brings to Maine, it doesn’t mean mold growth stops. Mold will always flourish in a warm, moist environment with organic materials, and the inside of a home can offer that year-round! Freezing and dry weather will unfortunately not
Frozen pipes can be disastrous and can be avoided with some preparation. Some of the leading causes of frozen pipes are a lack of insulation, cold drafts, and lack of fuel. The best way to avoid this from happening to you is to ensure that you are prepared when the
Many issues can cause water damage in the winter, many of which are avoidable with some pre-winter preparation. While the idea of preparing our homes for winter can be overwhelming, dealing with the aftermath of water damage can be expensive and devastating especially, in the wintertime. In the next few
As temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to close and winterize your camp or cabin for the season. Various issues can develop over the winter season if you don’t do it properly. Let us discuss some of the potential problems and go over some steps to take before shutting the
