--- title: Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services Blog | Damage Prevention description: Damage Prevention | Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services' blog will give you information on preventing and recovering from various forms of damage in your home. --- Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services, LLC - Established 1993 | NJ HIC #13VH01397100 | PA HIC #031647 **(609)520-8877** [![Cornerstone Blog](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png?width=414&height=62&name=Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png "Cornerstone Blog")](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/) - [Home](http://cornerstone-restoration.com) - [About](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/about-cornerstone) - [Our Process](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/our-process/) - [Team](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/team/) - [Testimonials](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/testimonial/) - [Affiliations](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/affiliations/) - [Restoration Gallery](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/restoration/) - [Water Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/water-damage/) - [Storm Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/storm-damage/) - [Fire Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/fire/) - [Remodel](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/remodel/) - [Resources](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/resources/) - [Insurance](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance/) - [Insurance Managers](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-managers/) - [Insurance Adjusters](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-adjusters/) - [Insurance Professionals](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-professionals/) - [Claims Process](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/claims-process/) - [Insurance Tips](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-tips/) - [Blog](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog) - [Contact](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/contact-2/) - [Careers](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/careers/) - [FAQ](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/frequently-ask-questions/) # Blog ## [Preventing Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingfrozenpipes-1-0) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jan 8, 2020 10:11:01 AM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Water Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/water-damage), [Frozen pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/frozen-pipes), [Pipe Burst](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/pipe-burst), [Home maintenance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [DIY](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/diy) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingfrozenpipes-1-0#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/frozen%20pipe%20pic.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingfrozenpipes-1-0) Frozen pipes can cause tremendous damage to your home.  When water in a pipe freezes, it expands and puts immense pressure on both metal and plastic pipes ─ and when the pipe breaks, it could potentially release a cascade of water into your home, causing mass amounts of structural damage. According to the [Institute for Business and Home Safety](https://disastersafety.org/), claim payments by all insurance companies in the past decade for those kinds of losses have exceeded $4 billion.    [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingfrozenpipes-1-0)   --- ## [Preventing Ice Dams](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingicedamns-0) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Feb 6, 2019 10:52:40 AM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Home Restoration](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-restoration), [Water Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/water-damage), [Home safety](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-safety), [Frozen pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/frozen-pipes), [Winter Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-damage), [Ice Dams](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/ice-dams), [Roof Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/roof-damage), [Home maintenance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [DIY](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/diy) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingicedamns-0#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/ice%20damming-2%20with%20logo.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingicedamns-0) Ice dams are a common destructive roofing dilemma materializing during the winter months. Typically roofing concerns arise when snow melts, runs down a rooftop and refreezes near the edges. As a rule ice dams are created by having a warm attic space resulting in a combination of poor attic and roof ventilation. Ice damming can cause extensive damage to your roof, gutters, insulation and interior ice walls therefore it is imperative one learns how to prevent such.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/preventingicedamns-0)   --- ## [Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration, the leading expert in water damage!](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/waterdamageexpert) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jan 7, 2019 10:51:28 AM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Cornerstone News](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/cornerstone-news), [Water Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/water-damage), [Winter Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-damage), [Winter home maintenance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-home-maintenance), [DIY](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/diy) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/waterdamageexpert#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-01-07%20at%2011.03.51%20AM.png)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/waterdamageexpert) The cold winter months can cause pipes to freeze and burst, which can lead to significant and costly destruction to your home. Check out this short video clip on how Cornerstone Restoration & Appraisal is the leading expert in water damage!   [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/waterdamageexpert)   --- ## [The Top Causes of Fire Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-top-causes-of-fire-damage-0) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Oct 2, 2018 10:35:15 AM posted in [Fire Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/fire-damage), [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Home Restoration](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-restoration), [Fire Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/fire-prevention), [Fire Safety](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/fire-safety), [Home maintenance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-top-causes-of-fire-damage-0#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone_Fire_Prevention_Blog_Image_UPDATED.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-top-causes-of-fire-damage-0) Fortunately, a house fire is not something that everyone has experienced in their lifetime. Unfortunately, most do not realize that house fires are more common than people think. According to [The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)](http://www.nfpa.org/) there are more than 360,000 home structure fires each year, resulting in about $6-8 billion dollars in damage.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-top-causes-of-fire-damage-0)   --- ## [Wind Damage and Your Home](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/wind-damage-and-your-home) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Mar 14, 2018 11:32:00 AM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Storm Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/storm-damage), [Home maintenance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Wind Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/wind-damage), [March Winds](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/march-winds) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 1 Comment](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/wind-damage-and-your-home#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone-Blog-Image-Mar17.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/wind-damage-and-your-home) A weather forecast calling for gusting winds is most often overlooked by the public. Perhaps it does not sound as bad as a “winter storm warning” or a “hurricane watch”, but unfortunately, the power of wind is highly underestimated. The force of wind is something that should not be taken lightly, and its threat to the safety of your home should not be ignored. Minimize your risks for home damages and danger by following these tips the next time the weather man is calling for strong winds: ***Bring in and Secure Outdoor Items*** Most people keep unsecured items out during weather conditions of high winds, and only realize that they should have secured them after one of those items flew through the window of their home or blew away down the street. Objects left outdoors during wind storms generate two kinds of predicaments. They can potentially injure your home, property, family and others and can also be lost or ruined, creating a financial loss for you and your family.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/wind-damage-and-your-home)   --- ## [Your Guide to Spring Cleaning](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/your-guide-to-spring-cleaning) \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 19, 2017 11:14:42 AM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/your-guide-to-spring-cleaning#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone-Blog-Image-Spring-cleaning.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/your-guide-to-spring-cleaning) The season of warmth and sun is finally here to stay, and most of you may have that spring cleaning fever kicking in − making you want to air out the whole house and start the season off fresh. The question is: where do you start? To make your spring cleaning chore as easy and painless as possible, here is an organized checklist made simple to get you off to the races!  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/your-guide-to-spring-cleaning)   --- ## [5 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 10, 2015 9:01:32 PM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Winter Storm Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-storm-damage) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871612794-jpg/blog-files/freeze-prevention-300x129.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/) What you need to know about frozen pipes at home.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/)   --- [All posts](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - 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