Is Your Home Ready For More Severe Weather?
Greetings!
As we endure the colder weather, it’s important for us to remember not just to accommodate the weather by the way we dress ourselves, but to make sure our homes are ready for the lower temperatures and all that comes with it!
Read on…
Is Your Home Ready For More Severe Weather?
Many meteorologists agree that extreme weather situations are becoming more frequent, although not necessarily more predictable. Whatever the cause, severe weather can bring new challenges to homeowners who need to protect their property from damage. The following quick checklist for winter-readiness will help you prepare against unnecessary heat loss and unwanted surprises caused by extreme weather conditions.
Heat Retention
- Get a furnace efficiency checkup, and replace dated parts, including filters,
etc.
- Install or upgrade weatherstripping around windows and doors, both inside and
outside.
- Ensure you have adequate attic insulation and proper roof venting.
- Invest in an automatic setback thermostat.
- Keep an emergency kit with a portably heater in case of power failure.
Storm Protection
- Check that all roofing components are secure, including shingles, flashing
and fascia boards.
- Clean out all eavestroughs and douwnspouts.
- Make sure rain and melting snow does not collect near the foundation of your
home.
- Inspect all windows and doors for smooth operation and snug fitting closures.
- Consider installing storm shutters in high risk situations.
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Hope you are having a great Winter season!
~Patz