The arrival of cooler weather doesn’t have to mean landscaping and home improvement projects have to come to a halt! There are many home projects both inside and outside of the house that are perfect for the Fall. Here are some reasons that planning projects for the cooler months can be beneficial, and a few ideas for home improvements that you should consider this season!
More Favorable Working Conditions
No one enjoys spending hours laboring in the summer heat. The Fall season is advantageous for work outdoors because it provides cooler and more comfortable temperatures to work in, and greatly lessens chances of heat stroke or other dangerous health issues caused by working in hot weather.
Lower Prices of Contractors
If you decide to contract the work you want done to your home to someone else, Fall is a great time to do so. Landscaping and home improvement companies are entering a slower season where they aren’t as busy as they are in the summer months, and are likely to offer specials and more affordable pricing.
Ideal Time for Preventative Maintenance Projects
It’s always beneficial to complete home improvement and landscaping projects that will help keep your home warm and comfortable during the cold months before those temperatures arrive. Ensuring your home is in the best shape possible to keep you and your family safe from cold, bitter weather should be of great importance to all homeowners.
Some home improvement and landscaping projects perfect for the Fall are:
- Replacing drafty/inefficient windows and doors – Windows and doors in your home can have issues that aren’t easily detected until the cold months. Rooms can feel colder than they should and may produce drafts of cold air. Replacing these faulty windows and doors not only keeps you and your family warmer during the Winter, but also saves you from wasting energy with a heating system that struggles to keep up due to cold air easily finding its way into your home.
- Repairing damaged/unattractive siding – Part of the reason for landscaping is to create a home exterior that is as aesthetically pleasing as possible. The siding on your house can easily be damaged due to age, termite damage, cracks, or unfavorable weather conditions, and it’s one of the first things people see when they look at your house. Whether a few boards or shingles may need switched out, or your entire siding needs to be replaced in order to tackle a larger underlying issue, taking steps to keep your siding in optimal condition is a great idea during Fall months.
- Repairing/replacing a leaky, damaged, or aging roof – Freezing rain, snow and hail are examples of the damaging weather that comes along with the Winter season. Having a strong, sturdy roof free of leaks or holes is pertinent for keeping your home safe, especially when these weather occurrences are at their most threatening.
Completing projects like these during the Fall is ideal and prevents you from having major problems when the weather becomes very cold. The professionals at Platinum Exteriors, Inc. are experts in exterior home improvement and are readily available to help you with all of your roofing, siding, window, and door replacements and repairs needed. Contact us today and get the professional help you need in making exterior improvements to your home this season!
