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Winterize Your Home Before the Snow Flies In Central CT

Winterize Your Home Before the Snow Flies | Koala Insulation of Central Connecticut

The arrival of cozy season and the approaching holidays makes this time of year exciting for many reasons.

While you are busy making family memories, baking goodies and exchanging gifts, it is important to make sure your home is ready to handle the coming winter season and the potentially damaging weather that comes with it!

Sealing Your Doors and Windows

Drafty windows and doors can make your home unnecessarily chilly throughout the winter. Take the time to properly caulk any gaps or noticeable cracks along your current seals.

Doing so can help keep the heat inside your home, and your HVAC unit won’t have to work as hard to keep you warm. Having properly sealed windows and doors can also reduce your risk of water damage if moisture gets through the gaps.

Prevent Ice Dams

Have you ever driven by a house that has a massive ice formation on the roof? Chances are that it is an ice dam. As water freezes and works its way up into your shingles, you can end up with a leaking roof and an extensive water problem.

Invest in a roof rake and use it after each snowfall to pull the snow from your roof. If you continually have troubles with ice dams, consider adding some ventilation to your attic or add some insulation to help keep the warm air where it belongs.

Turn Off Your Outdoor Faucets

You probably know that when water freezes, it expands. This is especially true when it comes to your outdoor spigots.

If you keep your outdoor water pipes open all winter, the water can freeze, expand and burst your pipes. Turn off the water valves that control your outdoor water and run the remainder of the water out of your spigots before each winter season.

Your home should keep you warm and cozy all winter long! If you need help keeping it comfortable, we are here for you at Koala Insulation of Central Connecticut.