PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM SNOW & ICE STORMS PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM SNOW & ICE STORMS This is designed to assist homeowners whose residences are at risk of damage from Snow and Icestorms. 1 / 17 Has your home ever been damaged by winter weather? (roof leaks, full or partial roof collapse, wall cracks, sagging ridge line, frozen pipes) YES DON’T KNOW NO 2 / 17 Is the slope of your roof sufficient to shed snow and ice? (more than 10 cm vertically in 30 cm horizontally) YES DON’T KNOW NO 3 / 17 Does your roof have significant obstructions (chimneys, skylights, dormers) where snow and ice can collect? YES NO 4 / 17 Have you cleaned debris from your roof drainage systems (scuppers, gutters and downspouts)? YES NO 5 / 17 Is there any vegetation that overhangs your roof and contributes to blockages in roof drainage systems? YES NO 6 / 17 Do you own electric heating cables, or a chemical de-icer? YES NO 7 / 17 Have you inspected your attic for heat sources FROM ATTIC ACCESS DOORS? YES NO 8 / 17 Have you inspected your attic for heat sources from LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT INSULATION? YES NO 9 / 17 Do you have any un-insulated pipes exposed to cold air? YES NO 10 / 17 Do you have any leaks or penetrations in the attic that allow cold air into your home? YES NO 11 / 17 During severe cold snaps do you Open your taps to keep water moving? YES NO 12 / 17 During severe cold snaps do you Maintain a constant thermostat temperature during the night and day? YES NO 13 / 17 During severe cold snaps do you Open your kitchen and sink cabinets to warmer air? YES NO 14 / 17 During severe cold snaps do you Keep your garage door closed? YES NO 15 / 17 Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Keep the thermostat set to no lower than 12 C? YES NO 16 / 17 Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Make sure a neighbour checks to see your house temperature is not too low? YES NO 17 / 17 Before leaving your house for an extended period of time during cold weather do you Drain your water system by opening the taps? YES NO PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL TO RECEIVE A LINK TO ALL “PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM” BOOKLETS By ICLR|2023-03-05T23:09:15+00:00March 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM SNOW & ICE STORMS Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail About the Author: ICLR
