When it comes to home maintenance, homeowners in Ontario face challenges when winter approaches. Your home’s construction maybe severely impacted by the harsh Canadian winter, particularly the doors and windows. It’s critical to complete a few basic maintenance activities this season if you want to guarantee comfort, effectiveness, and safety. Installing new windows or doors can have a big impact on how well your house performs in the winter for homeowners thinking about making renovations.
To keep your property in optimal condition during the winter, follow these important home maintenance tips:
1. Inspect and Seal Your Doors and Windows
One of the most frequent locations for heat to escape is through windows and doors, which increases energy costs and makes a home less comfortable. Make sure your windows and doors are completely sealed to keep our drafts on Ontario’s winter climate. If you notice any obvious cracks or gaps, patch them up with weatherstripping. It could be time to replace outdated windows or doors with your energy-efficient models that offer superior insulation.
Weaver suggested service:
Installing new windows that provide excellent opportunity to enhance the sealing of both doors and windows to reduce drafts, prevent air leaks, and improve overall insulation, ensuring a more comfortable and energy-efficient home.
2. Check for Ice Dams Around Windows and Doors:
Ice dams are common in Ontario during the winter, especially when the snow on the roof begins to melt during the day and refreezes at night. If ice dams build up around your windows or doors, they can cause water to leak into your homes, leading to damage to both your interior and structure. Ensure that your gutters are clear of debris and that area around your doors and windows are properly insulated to avoid this problem.
To prevent water flow obstructions, make sure your gutters are free of leaves, twigs and other debris. Because clogged gutters prevent the proper drainage of melted snow, leading to water backing up and creating ice dams.
3. Upgrade to High-performance Windows and Doors
Consider upgrade your home to newer, better-performance windows and doors if your current ones are outdated and not operating as well as they should. The main purpose of modern windows and doors is to improve the soundproofing, minimizing the drafts and better insulation.
Weaver's suggested service: High-performance windows and doors installed by Weaver Exterior offer significant improvements in both comfort and energy efficiency.
4. Keep Windows and Doors Clear of Snow and Ice
Winters in Ontario are heavily snowy, and ice and snow can quickly build up on your doors and windows. Damage, decreased performance, and occasionally structural problems can result from this matter. Clear snow and ice buildup from windowsills and doorways on a regular basis to stop water from leaking in and to prevent any damage.
Weaver's suggested service: Removing snow and ice from your windows and doors helps to keep them functional and prevents potential long-term damage. Click here to view a few work examples from Weaver Exterior's customers houses.
Having properly installed windows and doors is crucial to maintain security, comfort and energy efficiency throughout the winter. Moisture problems, drafts, and higher heating expenses can result from poor installation.
We strongly recommend using our Weaver's professional installation services. Our team of experts is committed to provide quality installations that will keep your home warm, secure and energy-efficient all season long.
Get a free quote today and let us help you make your home more comfortable this winter. Contact us now to schedule your consultation- we are here to provide solutions that fit your needs and budget.