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How to Winterize a St. Louis Home Before the Freeze

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Winterizing a St. Louis home is the prep work that prevents the freeze damage — burst pipes, ice dams, and the drafts that spike the heating bill. Here's the winterize checklist we run before the first hard freeze.

The winterize checklist

  • Weatherstripping — doors and windows
  • Door sweeps — seal the gap at the threshold
  • Outdoor faucet protection — disconnect and protect
  • Gutter cleaning — prevent the ice dam
  • Caulk — seal the gaps around windows and trim
  • Attic and vent checks — for the ice-dam cause

Full scope on our exterior and outdoor repairs and doors, windows and locks pages.

The ice dam

An ice dam forms when a warm attic melts snow that refreezes at the eave, and the backed-up water goes under the shingles. A clean gutter and a checked attic are the prevention.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I winterize a St. Louis home?
Weatherstripping, door sweeps, faucet protection, gutter cleaning, caulk, and attic checks before the first freeze.
What is an ice dam and how do I prevent it?
Melted snow that refreezes at the eave, backing water under the shingles. A clean gutter and a checked attic prevent it.

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