Preparing your Home for Autumn & Winter

You’re probably thinking about how you can be decorating your home for Autumn and Winter but as the colder weather draws in, there are also lots of the hidden, practical parts of your premises that need to be monitored too. 

After all, no want wants a leak or other weather-inflicted damage, so follow our tips below on what to check and enforce if necessary, so you can do your own DIY. 

Sealing Gutters 

Gutters tend to get clogged up over time and when left in the colder months, rain and even snow will overflow and leak into your home. 

Ensuring your gutters are properly cleaned and sealed will prevent this from happening. Our C-Tec CT1 All in One Snag List Eliminator is perfect for the job. 

Aside from build-up, over time gutters naturally deteriorate, so checking for any cracks, holes or breakages is wise so you can combat this with sealant before the problem worsens and becomes more costly. 

Waterproofing Brickwork 

Cold weather leads to the bane of all homes – dampness! 

Waterproofing your brickwork can help to reduce dampness in your home, allowing your walls to breathe and also the obvious which is to prevent any internal water leaks. 

A lot of people ask whether waterproofing affects the appearance of brickwork and the answer is no. The substance dries clearly onto the brickwork, allowing the bricks to maintain their original appearance. 

We recommend using Thompson’s Water Seal which is perfect at stopping water penetration through various surfaces like brickwork, wood and more. 

Installing Thermal Wall Underliner 

Looking to save money on your heating bills this winter? Erfurt Heatsaver Wall Underliner is an insulating lining paper to help you do just that! 

This product has been designed for use on walls, ceilings, rooms and window reveals to reduce heat loss. 

It also offers integral vapour control to help reduce dampness in the colder months, so getting this prepared now is advised. 

We have lots of well-known products that are perfect for getting your home Winter proofed. Give us a call to find out some of our other winter tips and recommended products, or visit our Exmouth store.