Winter is Coming

11/22/2019 (Permalink)

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The rainy season begins.

Taking preventative measures to avoid water entering your home and causing damage is vital to avoid any headache inducing accidents. I just learned that even in California pipes can freeze and rupture leaving your home vulnerable to massive damage. These are a couple of prevention methods to avoid major catastrophe from our rainy season.

Check your pipes.

Make sure that they are well insulated by using electrical tape around foam or any other insulation material around your pipes. For the harder to reach pipes, it is advised to use hot water to run through the pipes to warm them up.

Caulk and seal your windows.

Inspect your home and count the windows that need to be caulked. Having a caulking gun that you can buy at your local hardware store is needed. However, determining what type of caulk you use will determine on your specific home needs. I would recommend asking a professional. Things to consider as well, your timing of the project and the weather conditions. Caulk may take 24 hours to dry and a rainstorm could ruin your progress. Then make sure you clean and remove any old caulk before applying the new caulk. Smooth it out with a popsicle stick or plastic spoon. Then wait for 24 hours and your home becomes better insulated.

Inspect your roof.

This is very important and dangerous if not handled carefully. I would advise hiring a professional to inspect and make any necessary changes to keep water from leaking through your roof. Also note the condition your gutter is in. Remove any clutter to allow the proper drainage of water.

There are many more preventative measures but taking these steps will secure your home a little more than just riding the season out.

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