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4 Home Maintenance Tasks to Tackle Now | Koala Insulation of North Hou

We have arrived in the full swing of winter! Temperatures are low, the wind is chilly and many of us are spending much more time hunkered down in our toasty warm homes as we wait for the spring season to eventually arrive.

While it can be a nice change of pace when the seasons come and go, your home can certainly have a harder time battling the elements. Prioritize getting these four tasks done as soon as you can so you can support your home during this chilly time of year.

1. Weatherproof Windows

Our exterior windows and doors are directly connected to the elements, and they can either do a great job of keeping you warm and dry, or they can be the source of a lot of discomfort and draft problems.

Make sure your windows are weatherproof for the season to keep out those drafts! You can add some new caulk or weatherstripping around each window, or give us a call to schedule a quick air sealing so we can help keep that cold air outside where it belongs.

2. Address Roof Issues

Rain, wind, hail and other storm elements can wreak havoc on your roof throughout a typical year. While our roofs are usually really durable and can withstand a lot, they are not invincible! Focusing on your roof can help ensure you catch any damage right away.

The smallest crack in a shingle or a tiny gap along your roof line is enough space for water to leak into your attic and settle into your home. Have a professional inspect your roof every year so you can address repairs quickly to avoid serious home damage.

3. Inspect Your Furnace

This task should ideally be done early in the winter season, before you even need your furnace in the first place. After all, the worst time to discover that your furnace isn’t working is on the first really cold night of the year!

Once again, having a professional come out to inspect your furnace is not only helpful for ensuring a thorough evaluation, but it can also help support your safety. If there is an issue with a gas line or an electrical problem is discovered, those things can be repaired by a trained professional right away.

4. Insulate All Over

While we are grateful to not have to deal with freezing temperatures very often, they do still happen from time to time in our community! When they do, frozen pipes become a common concern.

Insulating your exterior pipes or pipes that run along an exterior wall can help make sure your water is flowing nicely no matter how cold it gets.

And of course, addressing your insulation in your home is also key for your comfort this winter. Adding new insulation to your attic or finally upgrading the insulation in your drafty bedroom can provide your family with a comfier home as well as lowered energy bills this season. We are ready to help you stay warm all winter long! Feeling chilly in your own home? Contact Koala Insulation of North Houston to schedule your FREE insulation evaluation.