How to prepare your house for winter correctly

With the onset of the autumn period, any home owner thinks about how well he prepared his home for the winter. Experienced homeowners know that there is no need to postpone the preparatory process until later, as the current climate is unpredictable and can bring unexpected surprises in the form of frost and snow.

What to look for

With the help of autumn torrential rains, it is possible to identify the formed defects in the roof. If they are found, it is necessary to seal this defect with a sealant. You also need to clean the drainpipes and make sure that the sheets of cover have not come off. Do not forget about the windows, if they are wooden, then they need to be glued and tinted. If you have PVC windows installed in your house, then their locks should be set to the "winter" position.

The facade and foundation should be treated more scrupulously. Wet spots in the corners of a room indicate poor thermal insulation and waterproofing. Therefore, the exterior walls of the house must be veneered and insulated. If there are cracks in the brickwork, then they should be repaired, and the foundation should be cleaned and renewed.

In the event that you are not going to spend the winter in the house, then it is necessary to drain the water from the heating system, empty all available tanks (boiler, pumping stations, etc.), and also turn off the water supply taps. If the house has a pool, then it is better to drain the water from it or immerse several plastic bottles in it. This will keep the pool intact when the water freezes.

In addition, you need to completely de-energize the house and turn off the gas. It is better to wash all existing dishes and put them in cardboard or wooden boxes. In case of severe frost, this will protect the glass from cracking. If there is a "hole" toilet in your suburban area, then you should also take care of it. Experts recommend calling the flushers so that they completely pump out the contents, but if there is not enough money for this procedure, then a bacteriological solution can be poured into the toilet, which, with the arrival of spring, will reduce the level of the contents in a natural way.

If you live all year round

If a country cottage will be used for a whole year, then it is advisable to lubricate all doors, gates and other mechanisms with antifreeze grease. In addition, experienced experts recommend purchasing a snow shovel from a hardware store. Thanks to this shovel, you can remove a large amount of snow in a short period of time. On snowy days, it will be simply an irreplaceable tool. All the above steps are best done before mid-October, otherwise you may regret it a lot.