Don’t wait until the first freeze before insulating, caulking or stocking up on salt for the sidewalk.
Wrap vacuum breaker valves with plastic sheeting and duct tape; use insulation in severe frost zones.
Any pipes that are exposed to freezing temperatures should be wrapped with insulation.
Drain pool and spa water to below the tile line and use an insulated cover to guard against freeze damage. Filters and similar equipment should also be completely drained and covered.
Sprinkler systems should incorporate drain valves in areas subject to freezing.
Gaps around plumbing vents and electrical wiring can easily be sealed with spray-foam insulation.
Heat tapes are a good idea for the roof – they break the snowmelt and freeze cycles that cause ice dams to form.
Specialty heat tapes are also available to prevent build-up in gutters to keep them from sagging or breaking loose.
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