Protect Your Home: Essential Rendering Maintenance for Winter
As the weather turns colder in East Yorkshire, it is vital to ensure your home’s exterior is prepared for the harsh elements. Your external rendering acts as the first line of defence against wind, rain, and frost. Proper rendering maintenance for winter can save you thousands in potential repair costs.
Why Winter is Tough on Render
The primary threat during winter is the “freeze-thaw” cycle. If your render has small cracks, moisture can seep in. When that water freezes, it expands, causing the cracks to widen and eventually leading to “blown” render or internal damp issues.
Top Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
Before the temperature drops, take these simple steps to protect your property:
- Inspect for Cracks: Walk around your property and look for any visible hairline cracks or areas where the render looks loose.
- Clear Your Gutters: Overflowing gutters can cause water to pour down your rendered walls, leading to staining and increased water penetration.
- Check for Algae: Soft wash any green or red algae off your silicone render to prevent it from holding moisture against the wall.
- Seal Gaps: Ensure seals around windows and doors are intact to prevent water from getting behind the rendering system.
Professional Inspections in Hull
Sometimes, damage isn’t visible to the untrained eye. Having a professional assessment of your external wall insulation or rendering system can provide peace of mind that your home will stay warm and dry all winter long.
Don’t wait for a leak to appear. Speak with our experts at Multi-Rend Ltd to ensure your home is winter-ready. Check us out on Facebook.
