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With winter right around the corner, it’s to start preparing for some of the damages that it could bring to your business. Although winter isn’t a natural disaster that strikes without much notice, it can have several negative effects on your business property. To prevent serious damages from happening, you need a plan.
Continue reading below for our winterization for businesses guide! Be sure to jot down notes and read carefully, as this is one of the best ways to prepare your property for the winter!
One of the first things that you should do is contact an emergency restoration service. These are the people who are going to come out and ensure that your business’ property is restored back to normal after any possible damages. It’s important to find a company that uses its own equipment.
This will cut out the time needed to find equipment before heading out to your business. You should also inquire about being placed on a preferred list, which sends the company to you as a priority during a disaster.
Now you’ll want to handle some easy things that you can do yourself. For starters, consider sealing all leaks and gaps within the building. Walk around the property to asses the building for these leaks or gaps.
Then, be sure to fill all of these gaps properly. This will help keep your building warm and prevent the heating system from overworking.
Your next step is to check your heating system. You need to keep up with its regular maintenance as well. This will ensure that it stays working efficiently all year long.
If there is an issue with your heating system, you’ll want to correct the problem before the winter months arrive. Be on the lookout for signs of a leak, thermostat issues, and more.
During the winter, pipes can often burst due to freezing. To prevent this from happening, ensure that all pipes (both inside and outside) and insulated properly. Proper insulation will prevent the water inside the pipes from freezing and causing the pipes to burst.
One last tip that we have for you when winterizing your business’ property is to switch out the windows. A good amount of heat in a building is lost through windows and doors. To bring this amount of heat loss down, consider switching your windows to energy-efficient glazing windows.
These windows will help keep the heat in, meaning your heating system won’t have to work as hard. And ultimately, you lower the risks of problems occurring with the heating system due to its overworking.
Before winter comes in full effect, it’s important that you understand winterization for your business. Keep these helpful tips in mind and be sure to have our number handy.
We’re here to ensure that any winter damages your property suffers from are restored as quickly as possible! Contact us today to be placed on our preferred list!
