5 Common Construction Problems in winter

February 12, 2010  //  Posted by: qwcdirect  //  Category: Home Construction

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There are certain problems that homeowners encounter during winter and these indicators shows that something is wrong and thus will give you the clues of what you are suppose to do to make your home a more comfortable place to live in. These problems include;
Condensation and moisture on windows – The major reason why this occurs is due to inadequate ventilation. You need to install a humidifier if you have one in order to ensure that the humidity is not high.

Ice dams forming on the edges of roofs or gutters – This is another common problem that most homeowners face during the wet season and is mainly caused by badly ventilated attic. Here, you need to seal the attic in order to prevent warm air from leaking into the attic.
Cold floors – this is caused by placing cloth rag under the door to get rid of the leakage and thus you need to correct the door alignment.

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