As we approach the end of the winter season, we know that the weather becomes very unpredictable across the country. The freeze thaw cycles quicken making properties more vulnerable to damage risks. At the same time winter storms are still a threat in many regions and staying prepared is essential to guard against further damages. Understanding the risks your properties may be facing is of key importance in protecting them against the unpredictability of mother nature.

Winter weather is here, and colder temperatures bring a greater need for awareness surrounding potential property damage and the challenges it can present. Depending on the type of damage, property owners and managers are faced with potentially endangering the lives of their building’s occupants and a period of downtime that puts business at risk.

Seasonal property damage affects everyone, regardless of geographic region. Areas typically hit with snow run into a myriad of issues, but these properties were built with material that keeps the changing seasons in mind. Places with warmer temperatures that don’t historically get hit by snowfall are now faced with unpredictable weather and building materials that cannot withstand the events that occur.

To many, restoration is seen as the reaction to the disaster, but this is far from the truth. Here, we’ll provide a complete overview of commercial winter storm catastrophic event restoration, with professional tips on how you can prepare, react, and come back from a major winter weather event.

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