When cold winds blow, and snow starts falling outside it is not a great time to find out that your home needs some essential exterior remodeling work. Avoid that hassle now by preparing vulnerable areas of your property for winter. You can easily get the process started by winterizing your Michigan roofing and bathrooms.
Winterizing Your Bathroom in Michigan
While the bathroom is an interior part of the home, it can be affected by cold weather. But you can prevent water leaks and drafts this season with a few prudent steps.
- Winterize Bathroom Windows: Examine the weather stripping around your bathroom window sashes and if it is damaged replace it to prevent drafts. If your windows are very drafty, you might need to get a window replacement before cold weather hits.
- Test Water Valves: Close and open all the water shut off valves in your bathroom and the main water valve in your utility room to ensure they are functional in case of a water leak.
- Insulate Exposed Pipes: Wrap any exposed pipes under sinks and in the utility room with foam pipe sleeves to help prevent freezing in the winter.
Winterizing Your Roof in Michigan
Don't start worrying about your roof in the middle of January if you can help it! Instead, prepare your roof for winter before the temperatures drop with a small investment in time, money, and a little help from a professional roofer.
- Get a Roof Inspection: Have a roofing company complete a roof inspection before winter to be certain your roof is able to stand up to the snow and ice. If it has extensive damage or has reached the end of its lifespan, get a roof replacement completed before a storm causes worse issues.
- Clean the Gutters: Remove all leaf debris and clogs from your gutters. While you are cleaning out the gutters, you'll also be able to check for damage that may require servicing by gutter repair professionals.
- Install Attic Insulation: Adding more attic insulation to your home can help keep it warmer in winter and prevent the build-up of ice dams on your roof. This process is a quick and usually very affordable way for homeowners to update their properties.
Contact Top Home Improvements About Your Home Exterior Updates in Michigan
At Top Home Improvements, we understand the importance of thorough winter preparations for Michigan homeowners. Our home remodeling contractors provide prompt and effective roofing, window, and even gutter services to keep the outside of your home protected this season. We'll also install airtight windows and doors to stop drafts and update your bathtub or shower with quick and affordable installations.
Get started with your home renovations and updated roofing in Michigan by giving Top Home a call about a roof inspection and remodeling estimate.
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