in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, O ct ob er 18 ,2 01 8 | 32323 Windward Dr Winston Rd ODYSSEYODYSSEY PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION CENTRE South Service Rd LAKE ONTARIO North Service Rd E W N S To HamiltonTo HamiltonTo Hamilton To NiagaraTo NiagaraTo Niagara C asab lanca B lvd C asab lanca B lvd C asab lanca B lvd QEWQEWQEW EXIT 74 EXIT 74 GRIMSBY As the weather gets colder, it's important to make sure your home is winter ready. Here are a few sim- ple tips on how to prevent exterior winter damage from Jack Rende, senior merchant of building materi- als at the Home Depot Canada. Inspect your roof Then, apply roof repair glue to any loose shingles in order to help avoid leaks or damage in your home. Choose durable, weather-proof shingles GAF Timberline High-Definition shingles can withstand category three hurricane-force winds of up to 246 kilometres an hour. Install roof-heating cables This will cut down on snow or ice buildup, saving your home from ex- pensive long-term damage. Before installing, make sure your eaves- troughs and roof have been well cleaned. Then, attach roof cable clips to your roof in a zigzag pat- tern. Finally, secure your heating cable to the clips. Reapply exterior caulking It's important to do so in any gaps between your siding and win- dow or door frames. Prep eavestroughs and downspouts Seal any cracks with a silicone sealant and install a filter to pre- vent leaves from clogging. Turn off exterior faucets Be sure to drain water from out- door pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to prevent pipe bursts. If your home is 10 years or older, consider installing frost-proof fau- cets. (NC) Advertorial How to get your home ready for winter weather