Have you been affected by the most recent monsoons in Arizona? After these last few rainstorms in Arizona, your house has surely taken a beating and is need of some repairs. The thought of completing the long list of weatherproofing basics for your house can be daunting. Weatherproofing your home can help save money on energy costs and home maintenance in the future.
Here is an easy 3 step process to help make weatherproofing your Scottsdale house easier for upcoming months.
- Caulking Your House
This is one of the most important steps for helping save money on your energy bills. Caulking allows for you to be able to keep the heat on the inside and out, while helping to fights drafts. The best way to start calking is from the bottom up. Begin with placing a layer around the foundation of your home where it meets the siding. Then just move up and fill in any holes where wires enter your house. Next, be sure to thoroughly test the windows and doors.
- Working with Weather Stripping
From felt to metal weather stripping materials can be found at most home improvement stores. When seeing which weather stripping materials to use, match it to the area that you are working on. Weather stripping is used to help against drafts through doors and windows. One of the best places to attach weather stripping is your garage entry doors and windows. This will have amazing result on the temperature and cost of your home.
- Final Checks
After completing step 1 and 2 it is time to do some final checks around your house. The first is to inspect your ducts to check for leaks or drafts. Next is to check your roofing to see if any of the shingles were damaged by the winds and to replace them. Last, it seals any last air leaks that are on the exterior of your house.
Now that you have completed this easy 3 step process you have done the basics of weatherproofing your Scottsdale house for the coming months. This will make the coming months a lot easier for upkeep and less costly when it comes to the energy bills! This easy process of weatherproofing is definitely worth doing when it comes to the future upkeep of your house!
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