Protecting Your Home From Winter

10/17/2019 (Permalink)

Protecting your home during the cold months is critical in avoiding costly damage from frozen pipes, ice dams and other winter related hazards.

It feels like fall just arrived but winter will be here before we know it. Folks often wait until the last minute to stack firewood, find the time to take down the gutters and prepare their homes for the cold months. Taking the time to prepare for winter is critical to have a comfortable and safe winter and can save your home from potential damages. Taking the time to strengthen your home’s defense against winter will save you a headache down the road. Here are a few tips to protect your home in preparation for the cold months:

• Ensure you have plenty of fuel for heating your home. No matter how you heat your home, budget during the warmer months to set aside money for oil, wood, etc…
• Is your home drafty? Consider wrapping the inside of your windows to cut down on the drafts and save some on fuel costs. Window wrapping kits can be found at most hardware/home improvement stores.
• With every storm, be on the lookout for ice dams and heavy snow accumulation on your roof. These can cause significant damage if not removed properly.
• On the coldest nights opening your cabinets and vanities so that warmer air in your home can circulate around the plumbing will help keep your pipes from freezing.
• Having more than one heat source, if possible, is a great way to ensure your house stays warm enough. For example, supplementing some of the heat you would get from your baseboards by utilizing a wood stove can help not only cut down on the oil you use but also save your home in the event of a long power outage.
• If you know you are going to be away from home during a storm, ask a trusted friend, neighbor or relative to check on your home. This simple favor could be what saves your home from burst pipes during freezing temperatures.

Protecting your home during the cold months is critical in avoiding costly damage from frozen pipes, ice dams and other winter related hazards. If you do experience a loss due to winter weather call us. We are available 24/7.

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