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Steps You Can Take To Avoid Winter Property Damage in Greeley
10/17/2014 (Permalink)
Prevent Damage from icicles on gutters
Winter is a season that comes with many hazards. Your home could be damaged in any number of ways because of snow, ice or other issues. You need to take steps to protect your house in Greeley. There are a few things that you should do to avoid winter property damage.
Keep Gutters Clean
The first step is to make certain that your gutters are clean and attached firmly to the house. Gutters filled with debris can capture water. The water will freeze and create an ice dam. An ice dam can break the gutters apart. It could even punch holes in the fascia or roof of the house in Windsor. Maintaining and cleaning your gutters will prevent an ice jam from forming.
Ventilate the Attic
Your attic needs to be properly ventilated. This could mean installing an attic fan. An unventilated attic will generate a large amount of heat. This heat will melt the snow on the roof and the top sides of the house in Loveland. Melting snow will work down the walls and refreeze in another location. This can lead to an ice dam in the gutters. It could also lead to structural damage to the exterior walls if the melting water gets into holes or cracks. Always ventilate the attic so that it remains cold.
Protect the Pipes
Frozen pipes can cause many problems in the home. You want to make sure that all of the pipes that are outside the home, near exterior walls or in unheated spaces are insulated. You might also want to get a pipe heating system if the temperatures are below freezing on a regular basis. Be certain to keep the heat in the house running so that the pipes do not freeze around sinks. Additionally, if it is exceptionally cold outside in Berthoud, then open up the cabinets under the sinks to let warm air reach the pipes.
Cut Down Dead Branches
Snow and ice are very heavy. Any snow or ice that accumulates on a dead or unstable branch of a tree can cause that branch to break off and fall. A falling branch could pierce the roof, break a window or injure someone on the property. In Fort Morgan you should cut down any dead branches before winter starts. You should also consider pruning back any unstable or diseased branches that might fall.
Seal Exterior Holes
Water from snow or melting ice can sometimes make it into small cracks or gaps on the exterior of the home or the roof in Greeley. The water will freeze inside of these gaps and expand. This can cause serious damage and cracking. You will want to examine the exterior and roof of your home. Seal any gaps or cracks so that water cannot get inside. This will protect your home from damage.
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