With winter just around the corner, it’s important to take some preventive steps to protect your home from the elements and avoid storm damage repair. Snowstorms and lower temperatures can cause your energy bills to increase each month and make your home more vulnerable to water leaks. To keep your dwelling safe this upcoming season and avoid storm damage repair, follow these steps.

How to Protect Your Home From Winter Weather

1. Trim the Trees

Winter storms can cause the branches on nearby trees to detach from the trunk. If they are close enough to your home, these branches can fall on your roof or break a window. Stay safe and avoid storm damage repair by trimming any branches that are near your home or hanging over your driveway. If there is a dead tree on your property, you should have it removed completely. 

2. Check Your Insulation

A home that is properly insulated will maintain a stable temperature during the winter. When there are gaps in your windows and doors, a great deal of heat can escape your home. This forces your heater to work overtime to keep your home comfortable, ultimately driving up your energy bills. Inspect the weatherstripping on windows and under the doors, and check for any fraying or signs of wear. These can easily be replaced by weatherstripping that’s available at a hardware store.

3. Inspect Roof for Damage

Detect water leaks in your home before they get worse by inspecting your roof regularly. Check for damage, such as broken or missing shingles, sunken spots, bald areas, or pooled water. These are all signs that there might be underlying water damage that can weaken your home’s structure and damage your belongings. 

One of the best ways to avoid storm damage repair is to take preventive measures to secure your home this winter. The contractors at Brown Home Improvement Roofing & Remodeling have been serving Clio, Birch Run, and Corunna, as well as all of mid-Michigan, for more than 27 years. They can handle anything from siding repair to roof installation. Learn more about their services online or by calling (800) 770-6561 today.