What Home Improvements Can I Make Now to Prepare for Winter Weather in Lakewood?

10/3/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Jefferson County.

Lakewood residents can rely on our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team to repair storm damage quickly and efficiently. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers these tips to prepare your home for winter.

Upgrade your windows and doors

Create a plan for your home before and after a winter storm.

If windows or doors show signs of aging or have gaps or other areas of concern, replace them to avoid potential interior or exterior water damage.

Invest in a generator

This can be especially crucial when temperatures are below freezing, leaving your home vulnerable to frozen pipes. Determine if a portable or permanent generator is the right solution.

Prevent ice dams

When replacing your roof:

• Talk to your contractor about adding an ice and vapor moisture barrier
• Consider roof heat cables along the eaves of the roof to prevent ice dams. Ensure the heating cables are UL Listed, FM Approved, or Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Certified.
• Enclose?Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in Attics.?Solid fuel-burning appliances?contribute to warm air build-up and should not be placed openly in the attic space.

Replace insulation, making sure it has an R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the effectiveness of the insulation.

Upgrade your appliances if they are more than ten years old, and install a programmable thermostat.

Call Us!

When your Lakewood home or business has storm damage, our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-973-4664.

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