Getting ahead of the maintenance jobs that need doing is the key to running a smooth home. That is why below you’ll find a list of the most vital home maintenance tasks you’ll need to do before winter sets in. Read on to find out what they are.
Cleaning your gutters
First of all, making sure your gutters are clean is a job you’ll most definitely want to do before the cold and rainy weather of winter sets in. This is because you will need to make sure your gutters are working perfectly to catch and direct water away from the walls of your home before it becomes more rainy.
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Cleaning your gutters can be a challenging task though, as it often requires working at height. This means you need a ladder and need to know how to use it safely before you begin.
Adding gutter protection to prevent the build-up of leaves and debris can be useful too. The reason is that you will have less to clear out the next time you do this task, and there won’t be so much to rot and mold over time either.
Maintaining your HVAC
Another job you’ll want to get done before winter sets in is to have your HVAC maintained. This is critical to its efficient working, and to ensure that you don’t get stuck in the cold of winter without a way to effectively heat your home.
Working with a professional HVAC expert is always the best approach when it comes to regular maintenance. The reason is that they will have the knowledge, expertise and equipment needed to ensure your HVAC is in the best condition before the cold weather hits.
Painting the outside of your house
If the front of your home needs a good lick of paint, then it's vitally important you do this before the bed weather sets in. This is because not only is it little fun to be working outside in the rain and the cold, but it makes the task much more dangerous as well. Additionally, paint won’t dry properly in the wet weather, so there is very little point in painting your house in the winter at all.
Laying a new driveway
Whether you are going for brick or concrete laying a driveway in bad weather is almost impossible. This is because the rain will pool on the ground disturbing any leveling, or fixing work you have done. Wet conditions will also cause big problems with the underlay, and can even wash it away so laying a new drive should be done in the warmer spring or summer months.
Repairing your roof
The primary reason you need to have your roof inspected and repaired before winter is that you won’t want any holes during the season when the weather gets worse. The reason for this is that without a sound roof structure, you run the risk of all sorts of problems including leaks, losing more roof tiles, and even in extreme weather conditions having your roof blow off and causing huge amounts of costly damage.
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