Winter will be here soon, so itrsquos important to make sure that your home is ready. NorthWest Construction, the top roofing contractor in our area, can help you with that. However, before scheduling your home improvement projects, you need to have a clear plan. Today, we will help you create a winter preparation checklist.
Inspect Your Chimney and Chimney Flashing – We recommend starting your preparations from the top down. The first thing you need to do is to make sure that your roofing system is in great shape. We recommend calling us to inspect the flashings around your chimney and other roof penetrations since these are primary leak areas. We can thoroughly inspect your roofing system and fix any problems that we find.
Inspect Your Attic Insulation and Ventilation – The attic is another critical area. Poor attic insulation and ventilation can lead to wasted energy because heat can escape through your roof. In addition, this heat can cause accumulated snow in that area to melt, which can cause ice dams. Poor ventilation and insulation can also damage your roof. Fortunately we are not just roof repair experts we can also help you with these problems.
Inspect Your Gutters – Your gutters are an important part of your homersquos water management system, so they need to stay in good shape. We can also help you with your gutter problems by installing durable and dependable seamless gutter systems that are custom-fit to your roof.
Inspect Your Homersquos Openings for Air Leaks – Openings include your windows and doors. In particular, donrsquot forget your garage door, which is one of the largest openings in your home. You need to check your windows and doors for air leaks and drafts if you want a warm and comfortable home this winter. Most air leaks can be fixed, but old and drafty windows need a replacement. Thatrsquos where we come in. Our window replacements are weathertight and energy-efficient.
Make Sure Your Entryways Are Safe – You need to check your homersquos steps and railings and make sure that they are secure. The cold weather can make the area leading to your entry doors slippery so double check that the steps and railings there are as safe as possible.
Follow this checklist and yoursquoll be ready once the cold weather arrives. When yoursquore ready to begin, just give NorthWest Construction a call. We can help you with your roofing system, insulation, ventilation, gutters and window replacement projects. We have over a decade of experience and we have won six Super Service Awards from Angiersquos List. Truly, you can rely on us. We serve many areas in MI including Bloomfield, Dearbornnbspand Taylor. Call us at (313) 277-7676 to learn more about our services and products.