How do you fully winterize a house?

• <div><p>Complete house winterization goes above and beyond the list we created above. In addition to everything listed, full house winterization also includes:</p><ul><li><p>Performing a home energy audit.</p></li><li><p>Preparing your deck and patio for winter.</p></li><li><p>Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-start-snowblower.htm">how to start a snowblower</a>.</p></li><li><p>Replacing smoke detector batteries.</p></li><li><p>Installing outlet gaskets.</p></li><li><p>Installing storm doors. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do you prep a metal roof for painting?

• <div><p>To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/expert-tips-how-paint-metal-roof.htm">prep for metal roof painting</a>, have a roof inspection conducted to determine the condition. Complete any repairs required before you paint. Remove the old paint on your metal roof, if any, remove rust and mold with a wire brush, and power wash the surface. Once the roof is clean and dry, start with a primer get painting. </p></div>

Q: What happens if you leave snow on your roof?

• <div><p>You may be wondering if you really need the snow removed from your roof. Since most roofs can only handle 20 pounds per square foot of snow accumulation, there is a tipping point when you are suddenly at risk of roof collapse. This can cause a lot of damage, not just to your home, but to your belongings, too. It also poses a physical danger to your family. Also, a lot of snow on a roof makes it more susceptible to ice dams, leaks, and water damage.</p></div>

Q: What time of year do you remove algae from a roof?

• <div><p>Ideally, you will tackle removing algae from your roof during spring or summer when the weather is drier and warmer. Because algae tends to grow during the colder and wetter months, you want to tackle this project before the temperature drops to hopefully keep it from coming back at all.</p></div>

Q: What is the best season to clean roof shingles?

• <div><p>For most people, summer is the best season to clean roof shingles. You want a day with dry weather and comfortable temperatures. In hot climates, late spring may work better for washing shingles. Avoid cleaning roof shingles at any time where ice could form from applying water in low temperatures.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2022
Edgar repaired a major leak around my chimney. He removed and replaced the flashing and put in new shingles that blended perfectly with the old shingles.
Red Construction
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Reviewed in January 2016
AWFUL. He was suppose to be done in 10 days. Never finished, but majority of work he did was completed in 2 months weather postponed some but poor planning more. He told us our 3 year old gutters weren't sufficient for the metal roof runoff, but then tried to put up the same size then had us...
Parkersburg Roofing & Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2015
It was a bad experience and we will not use or recommend their services. List of complaints: Knocked chimney over. Regular use of profanity by crew. Many "F" bombs. Fist fight among crew members. Had to tell them to leave. Should have called police. Was loud and bad- could be heard...
O'BRIEN'S TREE SVC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excellent. She was very thorough and everything looked great! She is very easy to work with. We have her come bi-weekly, but she will come as often or as little as you want her to. She will also work with you on price. We've had other ladies clean, and some were cheaper, but you get what you pay...
Abra Anderson
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Reviewed in January 2012
They started in the morning and were done by the afternoon. I am very happy with the look of it. The whole crew, from the owner to the work crew was very nice and friendly. I used them because of recommendations from this website. I feel secure in that they warranty their work and will call...
ProCo Construction LLC
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

To prep for metal roof painting, have a roof inspection conducted to determine the condition. Complete any repairs required before you paint. Remove the old paint on your metal roof, if any, remove rust and mold with a wire brush, and power wash the surface. Once the roof is clean and dry, start with a primer get painting.

Complete house winterization goes above and beyond the list we created above. In addition to everything listed, full house winterization also includes:

Performing a home energy audit.
Preparing your deck and patio for winter.
Learning how to start a snowblower.
Replacing smoke detector batteries.
Installing outlet gaskets.
Installing storm doors.

You may be wondering if you really need the snow removed from your roof. Since most roofs can only handle 20 pounds per square foot of snow accumulation, there is a tipping point when you are suddenly at risk of roof collapse. This can cause a lot of damage, not just to your home, but to your belongings, too. It also poses a physical danger to your family. Also, a lot of snow on a roof makes it more susceptible to ice dams, leaks, and water damage.

Ideally, you will tackle removing algae from your roof during spring or summer when the weather is drier and warmer. Because algae tends to grow during the colder and wetter months, you want to tackle this project before the temperature drops to hopefully keep it from coming back at all.

For most people, summer is the best season to clean roof shingles. You want a day with dry weather and comfortable temperatures. In hot climates, late spring may work better for washing shingles. Avoid cleaning roof shingles at any time where ice could form from applying water in low temperatures.

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