Why Emergency Water Damage Hits Popponesset Island Hard
The pattern in Popponesset Island is consistent. nor'easter flooding and ice dam water intrusion drives most of the emergency restoration calls we get. A close second is frozen pipe bursts in older homes.
Popponesset Island experiences frequent heavy rainfall and coastal storms that can lead to flooding. The region's cold winters also increase the risk of frozen pipes bursting, especially in older homes with inadequate insulation.
Popponesset Island experiences frequent heavy rainfall and coastal storms that can lead to flooding. The region's cold winters also increase the risk of frozen pipes bursting, especially in older homes with inadequate insulation. The dominant local driver is nor'easter flooding and ice dam water intrusion, with frozen pipe bursts in older homes showing up as the next most common cause. Category 1 water quickly escalates in older homes with poor ventilation
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