Seasonal Checklist: Preparing Your Home for a St. Albert Winter
Prepare your St. Albert home for winter with our essential checklist—seal drafts, check insulation, and protect against costly cold-weather damage.
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St. Albert Carpentry & Renovations
8/31/20252 min read
Seasonal Checklist: Preparing Your Home for a St. Albert Winter
Alberta winters can be long, cold, and unforgiving. Heavy snow, ice buildup, and weeks of freezing temperatures put serious stress on St. Albert homes every year. If you don’t prepare properly, you risk drafts, high heating bills, and unexpected repairs.
The good news? A little maintenance now will save you big headaches later. Here’s a simple checklist to help you get your home ready for the cold months ahead.
1. Seal Windows and Doors
Drafty windows and doors are one of the biggest causes of heat loss. Even a small gap lets warm air escape and cold air creep in. Use caulking, spray foam, or fresh weatherstripping to block drafts and keep your home cozy all winter.
2. Inspect Your Roof and Gutters
Before the first big snowfall, take a look at your roof. Loose shingles, clogged gutters, or sagging areas can lead to leaks when snow starts to melt. Clean out those gutters and make sure your roof is ready to handle the weight of Alberta snow.
3. Check Insulation in Basements and Attics
Insulation is your first line of defense against the cold. In your attic, it should completely cover the joists. In basements, check rim joists and exterior walls for proper coverage. If you’re not sure, a professional can use thermal imaging to spot weak areas you can’t see with the eye.
4. Service or Install a Sump Pump
When spring melt arrives, water in your basement is the last thing you want to deal with. A working sump pump protects your home from flooding. If you already have one, test it now to make sure it’s ready before the deep freeze sets in.
5. Add Weatherstripping Around Entry Doors
That little gap at the bottom of your front or back door? It can leak more cold air than you think. Installing new weatherstripping is an easy, affordable way to keep your home sealed tight.
Final Word
Winter in St. Albert isn’t something to take lightly. By tackling this checklist now, you’ll avoid costly repairs, cut down on heating bills, and keep your home warm and safe all season.
Don’t wait until it’s –30°C to find out your home isn’t ready. Book a winter-readiness inspection with St. Albert Carpentry & Renovations today and let our experienced team give you peace of mind before the snow hits.
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