Autumn is coming through in full force with the unpredictable weather and the leaf litter that’s starting to appear. Now is the perfect time to tidy up around the house and garden and make sure that your home is ready for the winter months. Here at Notaro Windows in Somerset we’ve compiled a short and sweet list of things you can do to prepare for winter.
Clean your paths
Paths and patios in Somerset and can become a slip and slide hazard when the frost and ice settles. Prepare your paving by washing off any mould or moss that’s growing between the slabs. Pressure washing is an ideal no-sweat solution to cleaning your paths and driveways.
Replace or clean gutters
Gutters and roofing in Somerset can suffer a lot of damage during the autumn and winter months. Storms can damage them, and the advent of colder weather means that frozen contents expand and damage the inside of the gutters. Leaf litter can clog them up and cause flooding or overflow of water or sewage, which in turn can cause further destruction to your property. Make sure that you replace old or faulty gutters and keep them clear of any rubbish, natural or otherwise.
Eliminate draughts
Older properties can suffer from cold draughts that sweep through your corridors and infiltrate every room, making your home not as welcoming as you would like. Draughts can come from both windows and doors and can result in heat loss and raise your bills unnecessarily. By effectively insulating your home with double glazing in Somerset you can save money and cosy up without freezing your toes when they poke out from the blanket! Our uPVC doors are available in a range of colours and finishes to suit every need.
Drain your butts
If you own a garden water butt make sure you either have a well-insulated butt or drain the water before the freezing season occurs. This is because as water freezes it expands, and a full water butt would crack and leak rendering it useless.
Notaro Windows has over 30 years of experience in the field of windows and doors in Somerset. We lovingly manufacture all of our windows and doors in our Taunton factory. Give us a call on 01278 662 298 or fill in our contact form to find out more.