Franklin Residents Prepare to Weather Winter Storms?

10/10/2023 (Permalink)

We are a top choice for storm damage restoration services in Lane County.

Our local North Eugene and Northwest Lane County team wants everyone to be prepared for winter weather in Franklin. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers these tips to prepare your home for winter.

Upgrade your windows and doors

Create a plan for your home before and after a winter storm

If windows or doors show signs of aging or have gaps or other areas of concern, replace them to avoid potential interior or exterior water damage.

Invest in a generator

This can be especially crucial when temperatures are below freezing, leaving your home vulnerable to frozen pipes. Determine if a portable or permanent generator is the right solution.

 Prevent ice dams

When replacing your roof:

• Talk to your contractor about adding an ice and vapor moisture barrier
• Consider roof heat cables along the eaves of the roof to prevent ice dams. Ensure the heating cables are UL Listed, FM Approved, or Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Certified.
• Enclose Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in Attics. Solid fuel-burning appliances?contribute to warm air build-up and should not be placed openly in the attic space.

Replace insulation, making sure it has an R-value. The higher the R-value, the greater the effectiveness of the insulation.

Upgrade your appliances if they are more than ten years old, and install a programmable thermostat.

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When your home or business in Franklin has storm damage, our North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams are Here to Help ® We’ll restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 541-799-0090.

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