Spring cleaning is far behind us. The hustle and bustle of incessant activity and summer events is fading. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy the fresh air, roaring fire, toasted marshmallows and long, sunny evenings at home.
But before you rest, there are a few important jobs you need to do on your Montreal property this fall.
You’d be well advised to take care of this work before winter sets in. If you put off maintaining your property for too long, harsh weather conditions will make the task even more difficult. That’s why we’d like to point out the few places that need a little attention this autumn.
Fireplace and chimney
It’s important to maintain your chimney regularly to ensure that it poses no safety risk to you or those around you. After all, you want to enjoy the crackle of a roaring fire with complete peace of mind, don’t you?
Creosote build-up is a dangerous fire hazard. If you’re not sure how to inspect and clean your fireplace, you should call in a professional chimney sweeping service.
Water pipes
Even though they are theoretically located inside your property, water pipes running through your exterior walls are susceptible to freezing in winter. A little effort can prevent major problems in the middle of winter.
Let’s say the water pipes connected to your kitchen sink are located, as is often the case, under the sink and in an exterior wall. So there are two fairly inexpensive things you can do. You can seal and caulk pipe cracks or, even better, if you have an electrical outlet available, you can wrap your pipes in heat tape.
Gutters and downspouts
Most of us do a little raking in the yard. 
All too often, however, we forget to clean the gutters and downspouts before the heavy spring rains. In the long run, this omission can be very costly.
Clogged gutters and downspouts will force water down through the fascias, creating mold and eventually forcing you to replace them. That’s why you need to clear your gutters and downspouts of debris before the big rains come.
The roof
When it comes to maintaining a Montreal home in 
autumn, roof maintenance is one of the tasks most often overlooked. It shouldn’t be.
Winter’s high winds, heavy snow and freezing rain can force water to move to areas of the roof where it wouldn’t normally be, even if your roof is sloped. So autumn is the perfect time to inspect your roof for damaged or missing tiles. If you find any problems, you should consider contacting a professional roofer.
By carrying out these 4 tasks on your Montreal property, you can now relax safely and with peace of mind. Bear in mind, however, that these are just the basic autumn tasks.
