What you need to know about weatherproofing your house

What you need to know about weatherproofing your house

Building a house is all about shielding its occupants from the external forces of nature. The purpose of weatherproofing your house is to make sure that sunlight, wind and water doesn't reach the interior and also to make sure that your house serves is purpose with energy efficiency. Though not to be confused with insulation, weather proofing techniques are an initial step towards insulation. Apart from allowing protection from the daily environmental issues, weatherproofing measures can also ensure protection from adverse weather conditions such as hail, heat waves and windstorms.

The many weatherproofing methods can be put in to three categories: preventing heat gain or loss, preventing Damp from entering the house and blocking wind.

Many initial Damp Proofing methods may be employed to make sure that your house doesn't allow water to enter to cause damp and rotting floor boards, damp walls and peeling wallpaper as well as rusting. Weather proofing a house involves sealing all possible points for water entry, wind entry and heat loss (cracks, holes and gaps) while installing proper drainage methods as well.

Proper weather proofing can help maintain a certain temperature within the house by preventing any heat from escaping or cold draughts from entering at the same time. This is achieved by insulating pipes, sealing air ducts and providing lining for walls. The insulation of pipes can also make sure that they don't freeze or rust as well. But completely sealing the interior of the house without allowing ventilation could cause its own problems by allowing mould and fungus growth while decreasing the quality of the air within the house. Therefore, taking the necessary steps to maintain good ventilation is as important as any of the steps mentioned above.

Certain areas of the world are more prone for intense weather conditions than others. In colder climates and areas with higher wind storm possibilities, it is a necessity to install storm windows, weather flashing and tight sealing doors. Installing proper roof flashing and immediate fixing or replacement of old doors with gaps or cracks which let in cold air in to the house are good maintenance tips for inhabitants of these areas.

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