As Nebraska welcomes back the days of old with numerous inches of snow and wind, here are some maintenance tips:
Snow blowing in the roof vents.
Snow blowing in through the roof vents can happen anytime there is snow and wind. Snow can sift in through your roof vents and then it is in your attic. As the temperatures warm up and the snow starts to melt, the water will condense and drip through the drywall.
Snow blowing through back vents and plumbing stacks.
Keep in mind that whenever something is vented to the outside, air and snow can get to the inside of your home. This happens in the same manner as the roof vent situation.
High efficiency furnace vents.
The vent to your high efficiency furnace must be kept open and clear of snow so that your furnace can breathe and operate smoothly. If snow covers this, your furnace can stop working. If this happens, remove the snow or obstacle from in front of the vent. (This can also happen with the dryer vent as well.) Also, please remember to continue to change your filter every month.
Snow Pile or drifts around windows and doors.
You should clear snow from windows and doors because when the snow melts it can leak into areas around these openings.
Ice Dams on Eves and Gutters
Snow and Ice should be removed from roof edges and gutters. If this is not done ice dams can occur. Ice dams can cause leaks not only into soffit areas but also into the roof . It is not recommended that you get on the roof to remove snow and ice. Instead remove snow and ice while standing on the ground or safely from a ladder using a snow rake. See picture below for further explanation of ice dams.
-Mark Reinke Warranty Manager
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