Summer: Defense and Efficiency

Written By Nic Mallett

Summer brings sun, heat, and potentially severe storms. Your focus shifts to protecting your home from UV damage, improving efficiency to keep cooling costs down, and fortifying it against high winds and heavy rain.

Seal Gaps and Cracks: Check and replace weatherstripping around doors and windows to keep cool air in and hot air out. Our ultimate guide shows you how: Sealing Your Home: The Full proof Weatherproofing Guide.

  • Inspect Deck and Patio: Look for loose boards, protruding nails, and re-seal or stain wood surfaces to protect them from sun and rain.

  • Check Detectors: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

  • Prepare for Storms: Trim tree branches close to your house and know how to shut off utilities in case of an emergency.

Get summer-ready: Summer Weatherproofing: Protect from Sun and Storm

Nic Mallett
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