Winter weather brings with it the possibility of extreme cold, damaging ice, and high snowfall amounts
However, there are a few steps you can take to make sure your home is ready for winter weather. This will lessen the chance you’ll have to deal with problems when the weather is at its worst.
Get a head start on winter with these tips.
Clean all gutters and downspouts of debris
Renail gutter spikes to ensure gutters can work properly. Water that gets dammed up in your gutters will take the path of least resistance when it tries to drain. This could mean it backs up under the shingles and runs into the walls and ceilings of your house.
Make sure all downspouts extend into an underground drainage system
These should extend at least three feet from your foundation to prevent water from freezing around the foundation. The freeze-thaw cycle can promote structural cracks. Remove all garden hoses from spigots, drain the hoses, and store them away for the winter.
Check your attic to ensure the amount of attic insulation is sufficient
If the thickness of your attic insulation is less than R-30 (a depth of about 11 inches of fiberglass), our experts can add blown-in fiberglass insulation to get your attic up to code. The Department of Energy recommends insulation values from R-40 to R-60.
Have your roof inspected
Mr. Moose’s Roof Maintenance Plan is the perfect solution. We will inspect for loose flashings and shingles to prevent blow-offs in heavy winds, snow and water infiltration, and ice dams. Ice dams happen when water backs up in the gutters and freezes. This pushes up against the roof structure and works its way under the shingles. This can lead to even more leaks. Keep in mind that Columbus roof repair is more difficult in freezing weather.
Tune up your heating system
Call an HVAC technician to inspect and tune your furnace. A heating system that is clean and in good repair will run more efficiently and be far less likely to break down on a cold day when you need it most.
Is your roof ready for winter weather?
Get peace of mind when you have your roof and gutter system inspected by Muth & Company, the most trusted roofing contractor in Columbus, Ohio. Call us at (614) 682-3060 today!