Make Sure Your Home is Safe This Winter

The days are getting colder which is why it is important to protect your home from the weather. Aside from frozen pipes, another winter risk is ice dams. They occur when heavy snow buildup melts during the day then refreezes as temperatures drop overnight. If this occurs for a few days, the melted water and ice work up under the shingles on your roof. The result of this is damage in your attic, ceilings, walls, and your belongings. The following are some precautions that you can take to prevent ice dams from forming.

• Keep your gutters and down spouts clear of debris, snow and ice, so melting snow on your roof can flow through.
• Keep the snow on your roof to a minimum by using a roof rake to pull the snow off.
• Make sure you have good airflow in your attic (to keep it cool and dry) by evaluating insulation and ventilation.