Winterizing Your Home and Community: Tips from a Plant Operations Director

As the Plant Operations Director at Vitalia Montrose. I know the importance of preparing the community and my home for the cold winter weather. To prepare your house for winter weather, start by inspecting and sealing any gaps or cracks in doors, windows, and walls to prevent drafts and conserve heat. Be sure to clean your gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage. Thus preventing ice dams that can damage your roof and walls when snow and ice accumulate. 

Check your heating system and replace air filters. Plan to schedule a professional inspection to ensure it’s functioning efficiently and safely for the colder months. Insulate your home correctly by adding weatherstripping to doors and windows. Also, consider adding insulation to your attic and walls to retain heat and lower energy bills. Remember also to prepare your outdoor spaces. Drain and store garden hoses, cover outdoor furniture, and trim tree branches that could damage your home during winter storms. 

Activities to prepare for colder weather in our community include ensuring:

• Outside water lines are blown out.
• All empty apartments’ thermostats are set on heat at the appropriate temperature.
• Making sure we are stocked with salt and shovels at the entryways.