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Seasonal Shut Down If you are shutting down a property for several months you should always shut off the water supply and drain the plumbing system.

  • Insulate Exposed Piping If you have exposed water or drain piping in uninsulated spaces such as in a crawlspace, attic, outside walls; ideally you should wrap them with electrical heating tape, then insulate them.
  • Exterior Faucets The exterior faucets need to have its water supply turned off inside the house, and you also need to drain water from it by opening up the exterior faucet.
  • Remember to disconnect your garden hoses from the faucets to prevent the faucets from freezing and leaking.

Roof

  • Check roof for missing or damaged shingles and have them replaced.
  • Check flashing around…

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