With winter weather comes reduced visibility, shorter days, and sometimes below-freezing temperatures.
Inspection of your home or property is key in the winter months, with guttering, plumbing, and problems associated with ice and frost all being top priorities. There are certain steps that even the most inexperienced of DIYers should complete in readiness.
1. Ice and snow
In the event of ice and snow, every measure should be taken to manage the risks of slips and falls. This may include keeping an adequate salt or sand supply for the ground and ensuring it is stored away from vehicles and equipment.
2. Pipes
Ensure pipes are protected by insulating exposed pipework to ensure freezing temperatures do not cause problems.
3. Stop valves
Stop valve functions should be checked. There should also be a plan in place in the event of an emergency or lack of supplies.
4. Roof spaces
Check roof spaces thoroughly, ensuring there is adequate insulation and no ice dam formation.
Builders’ merchants
A builders’ merchant is the middleman between manufacturers and the construction trade or amateur DIY enthusiasts. They supply a wide range of materials and equipment and can assist you with getting winter weather ready.
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a builders’ merchant, you will find a range of builders merchants jobs advertised on sites such as //bmcareers.com/distributors-and-builders-merchants-vacancies/.
If you would like to use specialist knowledge to assist the general public and tradespersons alike, this could be the right career for you.
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