Will Your Home Weather Winter Storms Well

Though we haven’t yet gotten to Thanksgiving, many parts of the country are already experiencing winter storms and contacting Storm Damage Restoration Specialists. Now is a good time for getting ready for snow outside your home. You don’t want to be caught unprepared by the first big snowstorm.

Make sure that your gutters and down pipes are clean and free of debris. Consider putting up leaf guards so your gutters don’t get clogged. Check that the brackets on your gutters are strong enough to withstand the snow after it thaws and slides down the roof.

You should also inspect your shingle roofing system. If there are any leaks on your roof, you may consider using a spray polyurethane foam to fix them in time for the cold weather. You may also hire a roofing contractor or a roof repair professional if you need help with the roof tile repair or roof replacement. In addition, if you are looking to replace your roof’s old trusses, you may contact a Timber Roof Truss Supplier for a replacement.

Get a high quality snow shovel to use to clear your sidewalk and driveway. Be sure to remove moss from apex roofs and sidewalks. Purchase salt early and grit to defrost snow and ice on sidewalks around your home. Contact your local hvac contractors to service your heating system and make sure they will be functioning well all throughout the winter. If your boiler is acting up, get a boiler repair service at once. You should also test your water heater before the winter. It’s better to work on the water heater repair now instead of dealing with the hassle of the repairs during the extreme winter weather.

Part of getting ready for snow outside your home is making sure the interior is prepared, too. So, if you live in an area where temperatures can get quite cold, it’s best to check your fuel supplies now and shop around if they’re low. Suppliers have to compete, so it’s worth it to take the extra time to shop around. Also check that your plumbing is properly insulated so it won’t freeze and burst. Better yet, call a plumbing company to inspect and winterize your plumbing system to avoid any issues during the winter. Get an emergency kit ready, too and stock it with flashlights and batteries and a good camp stove in case of power outages. Have containers ready to hold water in case your pipes freeze and make sure you keep your mobile devices charged at all times so that you can get help if you need it.