Some types of home damage are unavoidable during Latonia winters. Today we will talk about the two most common cold weather problems and how you can prevent them.
We’ll start by discussing frozen pipes. These are a common problem, but we have many ideas for prevention. If the forecast is projected to drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, try some of the ideas below.
- Don’t turn off your furnace. A warm home equals a warming plumbing system. While it might seem attractive to save money by turning down your thermostat, the price of repairs following a burst pipe will be much more expensive than your utility bills could ever be.
- In extreme cold temperatures, let your faucets drip. This can keep the pipe from freezing. Note that you should let both sides of the faucet drip.
- If you have have a frozen pipe, your first step is turn off the main water valve and call a plumber.
The second addition on our list is ice dams, when water builds up behind large areas of ice on your roof.
- Insulate your attic. This will prevent snow from melting on your roof by keeping warm air out of the attic.
- Create ventilation. The key is to cool your attic. Ventilation such as an eave, soffit, ridge or gable will allow cold air in.
- What if you find an ice dam on your roof? Call Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of The Tri State Area – Cincinnati NKY as soon as you can.
Source: disaster.org