Ten Places to Check for Air and Moisture Leaks Before Winter

Your Minnesota Winter-Ready Checklist 1. Exterior paint Look for peeling, bubbling, cracking, fading, and bare wood on siding and trim. 2. Caulking Inspect accessible joints around windows, doors, trim, and exterior transitions. 3. Wood surfaces Watch for soft, swollen, cracked, or discolored wood that may have absorbed moisture. 4. Small exterior gaps Document gaps that […]