Winterize Your Home To Prevent Damage

7/10/2019 (Permalink)

Winter is tough on everybody in Point Pleasant,PA, including your home.

How to Protect Your Home from Winter

Winter is tough on everybody in Point Pleasant,PA, including your home. If it's not fortified for the ice and snow coming your way, you could take on some damage- especially in the case of a winter storm. Do what you can to protect that which gives you shelter.

Get It Inspected

Certain aspects of your home are more vulnerable than others to the effects of a blizzard. Get an inspector to take a look to make sure they are as prepared as possible. If you do experience damage, make sure to research a storm remediation company that you trust to make repairs afterward. Some common areas to keep an eye on are your:

• roof
  
• insulated pipes
  
• insulation
  
• window seals
  
  

Store Emergency Supplies

You are bound to get stuck indoors during a winter storm at some point during the bleak months of cold. You will be a lot more comfortable if you have everything you need with you already. The following items can be especially important if you lose power or your pipes freeze: snow shovels, crank radio, jugs of water, non-perishable food and blankets. A backup generator and extra fuel can be helpful for keeping your refrigerator or heater running.

Don't Forget Your Yard

In order to avoid roof damage you can trim back tree branches that are near any structures or windows. You should clear your gutters as best you can before the first freeze. If you know a storm is coming, bring in any extraneous objects that you can, like lawn furniture, garbage cans and decorations- this will also make it easier when it comes time to shovel.
Getting your house through a winter storm may require some additional work on your part, but it will be well worth it. You'll have a much happier winter if you can manage keep your home warm and damage-free. All that's left is to dream about the approaching spring!