Protect Your Home from Winter Weather

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

Prepare your home or commercial property to help prevent damage from the winter elements.

As we're on the eve of the official start of Winter, it's never too early to begin preparing for the elements and protecting your most prized possession, your home!

Here are a few friendly reminders and tips to help protect your home this winter:

• Insulate pipes in your crawlspace or basement. This will help prevent them from freezing and ultimately bursting.
• Clean your rain gutters. Keeping your gutters clean can help to prevent ice dams and cracking gutters.
• Trim branches aways from your roof. Heavy snow and ice could potentially weaken the branches and ultimately fall and damage the roof.
• Seal air leaks by caulking cracks around trim and windows. Use rubber or metal door sweeps between the bottom of doors and flooring to seal in warm air.
• Have a generator on hand in the event of power outages. Consult a licensed electrician for proper installation.

Keeping these tips in mind will help immensely in preparing your home for cold weather this winter season.