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How can I protect my home this winter?
Dear Dulles Mom,
While there are many ways to prepare for winter, one of the main things to keep in mind is your roof. Though usually not a problem during a mild winter, ice dams can wreak havoc on your roof. Ice dams occur due to heat loss in your attic, melting the snow that’s on your roof. The melted snow then runs down, but freezes at the roof’s edge, creating a dam. Then the melted snow pools behind the dam and leaks through the roof.
How do you prevent this? Minimize heat loss in your attic and update your insulation. By making sure your attic is properly insulated, and heat is not escaping into the crawl space, you minimize your risk of ice dams (Not to mention you keep the heat where it’s needed). Attics account for almost 30 percent of heat loss, so if you think your problematic attic could use some professional help, contact Moss Building & Design today.
Moss Building & Design is the top home remodeling company in Northern Virginia that has established a reputation for excellence in remodeling additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and basements and providing home services for homeowners. With a strong focus on community, Moss Building and Design encourages a hands-on approach to home improvement with an emphasis on education. Their ‘Girls Night Out’ HandyMOM101 events offer DIY workshops covering projects like tiling, power drills, caulking, and patching drywall.
Connect with them by visiting them online, or get social with them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Moss Building & Design can also be reached at (703) 961-7707.
