3 Projects to Get Your Home Ready For Winter In Bakersfield

Winter is coming. Are you ready? Here are 3 projects you can do in Bakersfield to get ready for the coming season so you’re able to relax and enjoy the great things that winter brings with it.

 

Drafts in your space mean higher energy costs. And even if the Bakersfield winter may be mild, servicing drafty rooms can also make sure your home stays cool come summer. You can maximize your home’s insulation and eliminate drafts by:

• Adding extra insulation to your crawlspace and attic. Speak with a professional to find out if your current insulation is up to snuff.

• Examining your doors and windows for leaks and caulking gaps that you find.

• Putting in energy-efficient window treatments such as Polywood® plantation shutters with built-in weatherstripping. Polywood shutters insulate up to 70% more effectively than a regular wood shutter and repel up to 30° of airflow through the window.

• Getting an energy audit to learn where air might be seeping out of your home and what you can do to fix it.

2. Protect against water damage

Water damage can ruin your winter cheer. Before the temperature dips or the wet season starts, take preventative measures to keep water flowing where it was designed to go, instead of going where it could damage your home. Here’s what you can do:

• Clean your gutters out so that water and melted snow can easily run out. Obstructed gutters can lead to dams which can harm your roof or result in water leaking through your ceiling.

• Make sure your pipes are heated since frozen water pipes are likely to burst and cause major interior damage. Hinging on your local weather and home, you may want to speak with a professional about insulating pipes next to exterior walls or even wrapping them with heat tape. Be sure to keep your thermostat at at least 55° on chilly nights, especially if you’re out and about.

3. Get Your Home Inspected

You want to ensure that your home is running in tip-top form when winter begins. Annual checks of key systems in the home can assure that yours is safe and energy efficient.

• Ventilation and water heater. Your HVAC and water heater are some of the biggest energy sinks in your house. An HVAC and water heater inspection will protect your home from any mishap or inefficiency. Now is also the perfect time to get your water heater flushed out to remove buildup.

• Chimney. Inspections let you take advantage of the ambiance of your chimney without worrying about soot buildup.

Enjoy This Winter

Once your house is properly equipped for winter, you can enjoy all it has to offer in Bakersfield, from a drink by the fireplace to parties with friends. And if you’re in the mood for a new look for your place this winter, get in touch with us to discuss window treatments such as shutters, barn doors, or blinds for any room in your home. Get started by calling Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield at 661-449-1092 for a complimentary in-home consultation.