Archive for January, 2012
Cold weather approaching!
January 17th, 2012 | 
Author: With freezing temperatures already here, is your home prepared? There are several things you can do to help ‘winterize’ your home and prevent water damage now, and in the spring. First of all, make sure your sprinkler system is turned off and that the lines have been blown out. Leaving water in the sprinkler lines will make them susceptible to freeze damage, which could break lines and lead to leaks and costly repairs. Second, disconnecting your garden hose will prevent if from freezing. Some hoses have anti-siphon devices which don’t function when it is cold, which can lead to damage inside the home. Finally, blocked or broken rain gutters can cause water to flow to close to the foundation of the home. In very wet conditions, when the ground water table has risen, this can lead to water seeping into the home through cracks in the foundation. A little bit of foresight and planning can save you from costly repairs, so make sure your home is ready for the coldest part of winter, which is still to come.
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