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Winter is coming. Along with the eggnog and holiday season comes blizzards and black ice. Learn about a few ways you can prepare your home before the winter season. Prepare your Heating and Ventilation System Test your system ahead of time to find out if it needs maintenance such as air filter replacements. Also check your air conditioning While air conditioning and winter don ’ t usually go hand-in-hand, make sure your unit is properly cleaned and covered before winter comes. This will help prevent rusting and freezing, and can also come in handy if winter is warmer than normal. Fireplace, Chimney, Flue A fireplace is a saving grace in 20 degree winters, so make sure that it is properly cleaned an inspected prior to the colder months. This includes clearing it of nests, clearing dangerous creosote, and checking for necessary repairs. Pipes Pipes can freeze during cold weather, causing costly repairs. Draining unused pipes and insulating exposed piping could he...

Claim Consultants, LLC helps residential and commercial property owners repair their home after storm damage. Here are a few things that you can do yourself to protect your roof during the year: Remove loose debris This could be branches, leaves, etc. It is safest to do this during a dry, sunny day. General inspection and repair This can mean a plethora of things such as checking for stains that might indicate leakage, loose, moldy, worn, cracked or peeling shingles and even missing or loose flashing, nails or metal roof bolts. If you think it might be more than a simple fix, contact Claim Consultants, LLC today for an inspection. Moss and Mold removal Gently spray a moss remover and cleaner to keep your gutters free of blockages. Soffits, fascia, gutters and downspouts While wearing gloves, remove debris from gutters and downspouts. Check for missing caulk, peeling paint, signs of rot ting, holes , cracks, missing gutter sections and leaks, repairing as nee...

While gutters can last anywhere from 20-30 years, they will most likely incur some damage throughout that time. Here are a few types of common gutter problems, how to identify them, and when you should call a professional. Blockage - Gutters can become clogged with either natural debris or something as simple as a tennis ball. An easy way to spot this is noticing water marks under your gutters, pooling water, or mildew near your foundation. Sagging - When your gutters lean down or pull away from your house, it can cause damage to your fascia board, or ruin your entire gutter system. Weight from debris can also cause sagging. Leaks - Usually found near the joints of the gutter, these can be patched up quickly. However, it might become a recurring issue down the line. Pitch - If your gutters were not installed correctly, there could be water pooling into your gutters without any other blockage or issue. This happens because gutters must be installed at a precise angle to prope...

20 years ago, most shingles were made from Asphalt, Cedar, or Steel, but even roofing materials are not immune to innovation. A fair amount of thought and innovation has gone into make your roof more durable and more efficient than its predecessors.    Cedar You later   Today, regular Cedar shingles are a rarity due to their relatively short lifespan. To get the same Cedar shingle look today, many roofers use composite shingles  made from plant extract waste material from ethanol manufacturing plants. They look like wood, and are installed in the same way, but these man-made materials come with a 50-year warranty and cost about the same amount.    Phasing  Out Asphalt    Today ’ s Asphalt shingles are commonly made with a fiberglass backing which lets them withstand higher wind speeds. For even more protection and longevity, premium asphalt shingles are made to be twice or even three times as thick as regular shingle...