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Home Improvement for Winter Pays Off
Snow has finally arrived, and for homeowners who have yet to winterize their houses, now is the time. Whether living in your home part-time or full-time, when the temperature drops you'll be glad to be prepared. The tasks can be easy if taken one step at a time, and in the end will serve to better protect your property and your pocketbook. To avoid chimney fires and harmful smoke damage, fireplaces and chimneys should be swept at least once a year, according to Alpine Stove and Chimney Service owner Craig Morris. And if poor-quality wood has been burned, multiple cleanings might be necessary, Morris said. Big problems can arise when residue builds up within chimneys or when spark arresters are removed. "Ash handling is critical too," said Mountain Home Center owner Tom Just. "Ashes are probably the biggest cause of fire starts, even more than chimney fires. Keep them in a metal bucket for five to seven days before transferring them to a Dumpster or garbage bag." And it's not just chimneys that should be routinely maintained. The roofs need regular check-ups, too. Metal roofs, which need screws tightened and replaced biennially, can usually hold more snow. But when they shed snow, it falls fast and hard, said Rose Weskamp, a partner at Avante Roofing. "If you hear thundering, you better run like heck," Weskamp said. To prevent unwanted shedding, she suggests installing snow cleats to add roof-top traction. --More on Home Improvement Winter-- |
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