Canadian Cottage Essentials for 2024: Seasonal Property Care for Summer
Cottage maintenance tips for a smooth opening this summer.
With May 24 behind us and summer well on it’s way it’s officially cottage season for Canadians living in Ontario.
Get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy a float & soak on the water.
But before you do that, it’s important to inspect your property. The key to keeping your cottage living as blissful as can be is making sure your property is in good condition.
Routine maintenance can go a long way towards preventing those unexpected expensive repairs.
Check on the status of your roof 🚧
The roof of your cottage can take a lot of damage in winter from snow, ice, storms, falling branches, and the repetition of thawing and refreezing. If you can, remove heavy snow routinely from your roof during the winter season or make sure someone is doing it for you. It can help to add a few roof vents if you have an attic to improve air circulation.
2. Is your wood wearing? 🪵
Inspect the wood on your structure, decking and docks. You can spray wood preservatives on any areas needed each year. Consider permanent or floating docks that can be left in the water during the winter.
3. Protect your pipes 💦
Cottage plumbing should be one of the first places to look for problems when opening the cottage this summer. maintenance is the key to preventing leaks and pipes breaking.
Your winter closing routine & maintenance are key to preventing leaks and freezing pipes. If you use black pipe, learn to make a waterproof seal. If you’re upgrading your plumbing,consider PEX or PVC. When water freezes inside the material expands and less likely to freeze and burst than black polyethylene or copper pipes.
4. Lighten up your landscape 🌼
Make sure trees and shrubs are kept away from the roof, your cottage walls, and any other wood surfaces. Staying on track of your vegetation will help to prevent potential decay, rotting and insect infestations as well as minimize the risk of falling branches during storms.
5. Enjoy smooth sailing this summer ⛵
In need of summer property maintenance or landscaping?
Serving Northumberland, Durham Region, Quinte West, Kawartha & beyond, relax on your weekends at the cottage knowing Hill County is keeping your property in picture perfect, tip top shape 🌿✅
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