A Weis Market grocery store in Lititz, Pennsylvania is reopening after storm damage repairs. If you own a home or run a crew in the Northeast, it's a reminder that storms don't care how big a building is. And getting any building back to normal comes down to careful repairs with good records behind them.
What happened in Lititz
WGAL reported that the Weis Market in Lititz is reopening once storm damage repairs are done. The short summary we saw didn't say what kind of storm it was, which parts of the building took damage, or how long the store was closed. The original WGAL story is the place for those details. If you live nearby, call the store for hours.
We don't know if the roof was part of it. Still, it's a good time to think about your own house, with winter weather coming.
Why this matters for homeowners
Commercial buildings usually have staff and maintenance plans keeping an eye out for problems. Most homes don't. After a storm, a small problem on a house can sit for weeks without anyone noticing. Maybe it's a lifted shingle, a loose piece of siding or a dented gutter. Then the next rain or snow melt finds its way in.
In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, late fall and winter bring wind, ice and freeze-thaw cycles. Damage you leave alone usually gets worse. Water that gets under shingles or behind siding can soak insulation, rot wood and lead to mold. A quick look after each big storm can save you a much bigger repair down the road.
Storm damage repairs: what to check at home
You can see a lot from the ground. Please don't climb onto your roof, especially when it's wet, icy or windy. Roof work is dangerous, and a fall can change your life. Leave anything up high to a pro.
After a storm, walk around the house and look for:
- Shingles that are missing, curled, creased or lying in the yard
- Granules (small grit from shingles) piling up at downspout outlets
- Bent, loose or sagging gutters and downspouts
- Siding that's cracked, loose, dented or missing
Source: WGAL
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