As we say goodbye to the summer, the bad weather starts to loom over us. Although it is possible to have problems caused by bad weather in the summer, in the winter it is far more common, so it is wise at this time to start thinking about the things that you can protect to weatherproof your home and minimise the risk from rain, ice and strong winds.
These are just a few of the parts of your home that could be vulnerable to bad weather in the winter…
Water Pipes – Water pipes can cause problems in the winter, as when temperatures drop below zero, they can be vulnerable to becoming frozen. There are things that you can do to help protect them from this though. Pipe protectors that insulated the pipes that could be exposed are a good way to reduce the risk of frozen pipes. You should also make sure that you disconnect your outdoor hose, as otherwise the water can freeze and then freeze the water in your outdoor tap too.
The Roof and Aerial – The roof is of course going to be exposed to all sorts of bad weather conditions and getting it checked regularly is vital if you want to make sure that it continues to protect your home. Loose tiles should be replaced, as they can be blown off during periods of strong wind which not only endangers people below but can also mean that you will have a weakness in the roof where water could get in and cause damage inside.
The aerial can also be damaged by bad weather, and if you have a problem with yours or want to have it checked, then you should get a professional like this tv aerial repair Bristol based company aerial-installations-bristol.co.uk/ to come and check it and repair it if necessary.
The Garden Fence – The fence helps to keep your garden secure, so you want to make sure that it can withstand the worst of the weather in the winter. Check the fence is structurally sound, especially check the posts as they can rot near the base making them weaker.
You may not have to replace the entire fence; it may be ok to replace a part of it. You can also treat it to keep it weatherproof.
