As the summer months come to a close, you'll want to make sure your home is properly prepared for autumn, and eventually winter. This means taking the time to ensure that you have done all you can in order to keep your home properly waterproofed. It may seem like a hassle now, but you'll be glad you were proactive once the temperatures nose dive. As we've said before in our previous blogs, waterproofing work is very difficult to accomplish in cold weather. Here are a few suggestions for things you can do to ensure your home remains waterproofed as we move on into the colder part of the year.
- Clean your gutters- Once Fall rolls around, leaves are going to be changing colors and falling from their branches- straight into your gutter. The last thing you want to happen is to have frozen water accumulate in your gutters, blocking in all the leaves that have fallen into your gutter.
- Look for cracks in caulking around your doors and windows- These cracks can be dangerous in that they can let in rogue water. You'll want to examine the caulking around these areas thoroughly to avoid stressful cleanup later on.
- Inspect your roof for loose tiles or other compromised areas- If there are any weak areas of your roof, the snow and freezing rain that will inevitably occur can cause some serious harm. Water can sneak in through these areas and cause damage to your attic and other areas of the home.
- Test any pumps on your property- If you have any sump pumps or French drains on your property, check to confirm they are working properly before you really need them to. If they aren't, a quick call to NV Waterproofing will have you on your way to a safe, secure, and waterproof home for the winter.
While summer is the best time to schedule waterproofing work for your home, an improperly waterproofed home will become a major headache when the summer temperatures begin to decrease. Water damage, compounded with the cold, can cause some serious damage to your home or other structure. Give NV Waterproofing a call today so that they can help you ensure that you won't be caught out in the cold this winter!
