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10 Ways to Prepare Your Property for Winter by
Liran Koren Nov 3, 2021 Home improvement
Fall is finally here. While it can be tempting to
spend the season lounging in front of the
fireplace, you shouldnt forget one critical
thing preparing your
property for the wintry weather. As the country
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11/6/21, 914 AM 10 Ways to Prepare Your Property
for Winter - Luxury Property Care coldest season
of the year, its important to ensure that your
home can withstand the harshest weather
conditions. Preparing now can save you from the
trouble of having to repair your home a costly
ordeal that no property owner would want to deal
with. Fortunately, with a few steps, you can
prepare your property for winter. By following
the steps from our professional property managers
below, you can prepare your property so that you
can rest easy when its time for the first
frost. 1 Insulate the Pipes Pipes should never
be exposed to extreme conditions, especially when
they are in cool areas such as a crawl space.
When the temperature is as low as 32
Fahrenheit, the water inside the pipes can turn
into ice, causing the pipe to explode. As a
result, water will enter the home and cause
damage to the structural components. The
moisture can also lead to mold growth if it isnt
dealt with. To protect your pipes, you can wrap
them with foam rubber or fiberglass. You can
hire a professional to do it, but be prepared to
spend anywhere between 100 and 1,000.
2 Clean the Gutters
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11/6/21, 914 AM 10 Ways to Prepare Your Property
for Winter - Luxury Property Care In general, you
should clean the gutters each season, but its
most important to complete this chore when
winter hasnt come yet. If your property is in an
area that sees a lot of snow, your gutters may
not be able to bear the weight. As a result,
they will fall, causing damage to the foundation.
In addition, if you forget to clean the gutters,
ice may accumulate in them. When the ice melts,
the water will travel into the house. Aside from
that, clogged gutters also attract all sorts of
creatures such as squirrels and possums. 3 Trim
Tree Branches Walk through your property to check
if any tree branches may break off during a
storm. It is particularly important to inspect
the areas that directly surround the home, as
dead branches may fall onto your roof. Be on the
lookout for spots that have dead leaves or areas
that lack bark. If youre not sure of your
assessment, consider hiring a property management
firm for their storm preparedness services. They
will be able to spot suspicious branches plus,
in case something does happen, they can help you
with post-storm clean-up.
4 Service the Heating System
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11/6/21, 914 AM 10 Ways to Prepare Your Property
for Winter - Luxury Property Care It can be a
nightmare to have a damaged heating system during
the coldest days of the season. To make sure
that your heater is in working order, hire a
technician to tune it up. If you dont, youll
end up spending the holidays wearing layers of
sweaters. You should also consider inspecting
your heater for carbon monoxide (CO) leakage.
Keep in mind that, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), carbon
monoxide leakage is more likely to occur during
the colder seasons. If youre worried about the
cost, a property management company can find
someone who can do it for a cheaper price. 5
Recaulk the Doors and Windows Make sure that your
doors and windows are recaulked. That way, the
heat will stay indoors and your heater doesnt
have to work twice as hard. Recaulking will also
keep water from entering your property. Caulk the
outer side of your propertys doors and windows
with silicone caulking as it is less likely to
shrink. If youre a do-it-yourselfer, you can buy
a tube of caulk for 20. It can be a
time-consuming chore, though, so youd be better
off hiring a professional to do it. 6 Reverse
the Ceiling Fans As youre probably aware, warm
air goes up. By reversing your ceiling fans
blades, you can force the warm air that has risen
to the rooms ceiling to go down. In other
words, you can circulate the warm air so that you
dont have to rely on your heater. This, in
turn, can significantly cut your energy
consumption. Remember to turn the fan off before
reversing the blades to prevent any accidents.
7 Drain the Sprinkler
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If you have sprinklers in your backyard, drain
them so they dont crack the pipes during the
coldest season of the year. Water thats stuck
inside the sprinkler can turn into ice. An
irrigation contractor can do this for you for 75
to 250. Although you can do it yourself, it can
be tricky if you dont know your way around the
plumbing. 8 Inspect the Roof This is one of the
most critical steps in preparing your property
for the season. During the winter, storms can
wreak havoc on your roof, so its best to patch
it up before its too late. If you dont, you
could be facing eye-watering repairs down the
road. A contractor that is hired by a property
management company can pinpoint issues such as
loose shingles, and conduct repairs
accordingly. 9 Mulch the Flower Beds Winter can
be brutal for your flower beds. Before the first
frost falls, add a generous layer of mulch to
your garden. By doing this, you can insulate the
soil so that the plants wont be surprised when
winter comes. If you dont do this, the plants
that youve patiently waited to grow will die.
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10 Hire a Property Manager
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The best way to prepare your property for winter
is by leaving it in the capable hands of a
property management company. Property managers
are familiar with what needs to be done during
the fall. Its their responsibility to look
after properties and to make sure that theyre
kept in pristine condition. Property management
fees arent cheap, but youll be glad that you
hired them. They can protect your home at times
when you wont be able to do it yourself. Start
by getting an obligation-free assessment of your
property from Luxury Property Care. We provide
property preservation services throughout the
state of South Florida. Call us at ? (561) 944
2992 or complete our contact form to get started.
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