Winter is coming: Be prepared for costly, damaging storms (BPT) – Winter weather is difficult to predict. Use these tips to help protect your home from the costly damage winter storms can bring.
• Avoid trying to chip any ice dams off your roof, as you could damage the roof. Ask a roof specialist for help instead.
Take care of your roof
• Talk with your roof specialist about sealing the roof deck with a moisture barrier.
• Keep your gutters clear. This keeps ice from accumulating and backing up under the shingles. • Trim trees year-round so branches don’t fall on your house. • Worn-out, missing or damaged siding and roof flashing can let water and ice into your home. Be vigilant and replace them. • If your chimney is leaning or the mortar has seen better days, get it repaired.
Prevent ice dams • Eliminate heat sources under the roof, such as lights and heaters in the attic, that can contribute to thawing. • Keep the attic cool and ventilated to stop or slow the refreezing cycle. • Consult a roofing professional to remove snow or standing water before an ice dam can form. • Invest in a roof rake, a tool that allows you to stand on the ground and safely brush snow off the roof.
unoccupied for an extended period, shut off the water and have a professional drain the system. Turn the heat down, but don’t turn it off.
Clear surfaces where you walk or drive
Prevent water damage
• Keep walkways, steps and driveways clear of snow and ice.
• Ventilate the attic and insulate the attic floor to stop warm air in the house from melting snow and ice on the roof. • Wrap exposed pipes with insulation sleeves or 2 inches of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed heat tape. • Caulk cracks and holes in the home’s outer walls and foundation. Holes left by cable installation can also leave pipes exposed. • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around pipes. • Trickle water from faucets connected to pipes that run through unheated or unprotected spaces.
• Treat these areas with rock salt or de-icing products. For more information on ways to protect your home, visit USAA.com/ HomeSafety. Safety guidelines are not intended to be all inclusive, but are provided for your consideration. Please use your own judgment to determine what safety features/procedures should be used in each unique situation. USAA means United Services Automobile Association and its affiliates.
• Locate the home’s main water valve - typically in the basement or outside near the curb - so you can turn water off quickly if a pipe does burst.
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