Now that autumn’s here, it’s time to deal with falling leaves, morning frost, and eventually snowfall. To make sure your home is ready for the change of seasons, take precautions now to weatherize your home’s interior, siding, gutters, and roof.

5 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Fall & Winter

1. Install Weather Stripping

Cold air leaks can be a major problem as the temperature changes. To track down drafts, move a lit candle around the inside of your door and window frames. If there is a draft, the flame will blow toward you. Seal any drafty doors or windows with foam or felt weather stripping inside the frames.

2. Clear Your Gutters

When gutters are filled with debris, water will back up against the house and cause leakage or ice dams. This can damage your siding and roofing, costing you tons in repair fees. Instead, clean out your gutters and look for missing or damaged sections to enlist proper repairs before more severe weather conditions.

3. Plug Household Leaks

Using a tube of caulk and a spray can of gap sealer from any hardware store, carefully walk throughout the inside and outside of your home. Find and fill cracks or gaps in the siding, windows, and foundation. Note that any severely effected locations that may require help from a professional.

4. Have Your Furnace & Boiler Inspected

Rather than waiting for a problem to occur in the middle of a freezing cold night, call a heating company now to perform a proper inspection. You can even ask about an annual service contract to ensure you have this service scheduled every year.

5. Check the Roof

Hire a professional to scan your roof for loose, damaged, or missing shingles that could leak during severe winter conditions. If necessary, hire a handyman to repair a few shingles or a roofer to mend a larger section. Ask them to repair any breaks in the flashing seals around vent stacks and chimneys for added protection.

 

 

If you need roofing or siding repairs, contact the experts at Home Works Home Improvement. Serving residents in and around Long Island, NY, they offer top-rate remodeling, roofing, and siding services. With eight Angie’s List Superior Service Awards® and a consistent A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®, they perform high-quality home improvement work. Give them a call today at (631) 218-0241 for a complimentary consultation, or visit their website to view samples of their work.