Winter is fast approaching – now that autumn has arrived and the nights are getting longer, the winter months will be upon us before we know it, and in order to make sure that our homes can keep us warm and dry over the winter then we need to make sure that we prepare for all that the weather can throw at us!
Winter storms, low temperatures and periods of heavy rain are all part and parcel of winter in the UK and making sure that you spend some time protecting your home and preparing for the weather that winter brings is important. Here are some of the things that you can start doing now to make sure that you and your home are ready…
Protect Pipes – Last winter we experienced a very cold spell in December, and this can result in a lot of burst pipes if you are not careful. When temperatures go below zero degrees Celsius, water freezes and if water pipes are not sufficiently protected, this can then result in burst pipes.
Make sure that any pipes that are exposed to the cold are well insulated and also disconnect your hose from your external tap as this can cause the pipe to freeze when the water in the hose freezes.
Do Some Garden Maintenance – Make sure that none of the structures in your garden are likely to be a danger if winds get strong. Check that your fence is able to withstand high winds, check that the posts are stable and are not rotten at the bottoms. This may be a good time to replace a fence that is old and unstable – get a professional like this fencing Gloucester based company https://www.greenfieldsltd.co.uk/services/fencing to come and install a new one for you.
You also should check things like shed roofs and if you have trees around your property get a tree surgeon to inspect them to make sure they are safe.
Be Prepared in Case of Power cuts – Bad weather can also mean power cuts so make sure that you know what to do in the event of a power cut. It is also good to have a power cut kit to hand that you can use if your power goes off. Things like torches with spare batteries, blankets and battery powered radios are all good things to have in this.
