With the onset of the autumn period, any home owner thinks about how well he prepared the house for the winter. Experienced homeowners know that it is not worthwhile to postpone the preparatory process for “later”, because the current climate is unpredictable, and may present an unexpected surprise 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 repair this defect with sealant. You also need to clean the drainpipes and make sure that the coating sheets are not removed. Do not forget about the windows, if they are wooden, then they must be sealed and tinted. In the event that PVC windows are installed in your house, then their locks should be transferred to the “winter” position.
The facade and foundation must be treated more carefully. Wet spots in the corners of the room indicate poor thermal insulation and waterproofing. Therefore, the external walls of the house must be faced and insulated. If there are cracks in the brickwork, then they should be repaired, and the foundation should be cleaned and updated.
In the event that you are not going to winter in the house, 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 water freezes.
In addition, you need to completely turn off the house and shut off the gas. It is better to wash all available 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, you should also take care of it. Experts recommend calling the scavengers so that they completely pump out the contents, but if there is not enough money for this procedure, then you can pour a bacteriological solution into the toilet, which, with the advent of spring, will reduce the level of contents naturally.
If you live year-round
If a country cottage will be used all year, it is advisable to lubricate all doors, gates and other mechanisms with antifreeze grease. In addition, experienced specialists recommend purchasing a snow shovel at 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 an indispensable tool. All of the above actions are best performed until mid-October, otherwise you can greatly regret it.
