High Desert Windstorm Damages Homes in Apple Valley?

6/18/2024 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24/7 in San Bernardino County.

Our local Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville teams have been restoring storm damage in Apple Valley for years. Customers know they can rely on us to return their homes and commercial properties to pre-damage conditions, “Like it never even happened.”

In the Mojave Desert, windstorms carry vast quantities of sand particles, creating a phenomenon known as sandblasting. The abrasive force of airborne sand can erode and deteriorate building materials over time.

Structures, especially those with exposed surfaces like windows, walls, and roofs, are particularly vulnerable to this abrasive action. Sand particles propelled by strong winds can impact these surfaces with considerable force, leading to scratches, pitting, and even structural weakening.

In addition, windstorms in the Mojave Desert often carry fine dust and grit, which can infiltrate the tiniest crevices and openings in a structure. This infiltration can compromise seals, joints, and protective coatings, allowing dust and sand to penetrate deeper into the building's interior. Over time, this infiltration can accelerate the corrosion and degradation of metal components, such as fasteners and structural supports.

Also, the continuous barrage of wind-driven sand and dust can obscure visibility, creating hazardous conditions for transportation and navigation, and the accumulation of sand around structures can alter local hydrology, leading to issues such as erosion and sedimentation.

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When your home or business in Apple Valley has wind and sand damage, our local Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms, Victorville teams are Here to Help®. Call us today at 760-244-2566.

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