Fall is right around the corner, which means the weather will be colder, the leaves are changing, and the cold is creeping into our homes. With the season transition, it is essential to properly prepare your home for the cold months coming soon to ensure that your home is as efficient as possible and that no damage will occur to the property during the cold months! You may need to contact professionals for assistance! If you’re interested in learning more about home maintenance tips for the fall, continue reading this for more information.
Check Your Doors & Windows
The first and most important thing you should check in your home is your windows & doors. With the cold months coming, you want to be sure no drafts are entering your house. In terms of energy efficiency, the only piece of your home’s exterior that has a more significant impact is your roof. If you have any drafts in your windows and doors, you should contact a professional and have them addressed before the cold sets in.
Noticing a drafty door is typically easy to spot. Usually, there will be a noticeable gap between your door and the threshold that you can see. At this point, it’s obvious where the air leak is coming from, and you will need to update the threshold to stop the leak and preventing cold air from entering.
Although, finding window leaks are generally far more complicated, and they likely aren’t visible unless the leak is blatant. A good tip for finding a small window leak is, you will want to grab a candle and run the flame along the perimeter of your windows. If you happen to notice the flame is flickering, this means that there is a small current that’s moving the flame. Once you spot this, you’ve found your leak, and the appropriate weatherstripping, or caulking, should do the trick!
Clean Your Gutters
Another tip is one that often gets ignored or forgotten; cleaning your gutter system. Your gutters are one of the most essential pieces of your roof system, as they serve to route water away from your home, keeping your roof, siding, & foundation protected from the elements. If your gutter system becomes clogged with debris like sticks & leaves, it can cause the system to back up and overflow, and in the winter, this has the potential to lead to ice dams. It’s important to keep the gutter system in good repair and ensure that it is working correctly to prevent further damage!
You should either call a professional to clean your system during the fall season or tackle the task yourself. Keeping the gutter system clear is vital for the health of your home during the fall and winter months!
Contact DLM Remodeling Today
If you’re interested in replacements or remodeling your home before the colder months arrive, our team at DLM Remodeling is ready to assist! Contact our team today by calling us at (781) 789-8827 or filling out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your home needs!
