Winterize Your Commercial Property
T a k ing a f ew s t eps t o wi n t eri z e your space will p r o t e c t y our i nv estme n t and keep it in t op c ondition during the up c oming wi n t er mo n th s . Bel o w a r e a f ew helpful suggestions t o p r e v e n t unne c essa r y damage and c ost s . 1. Keep y our he a t ers on a l o w settin g . L e a ving a he a t er off can cause pipes t o f r ee z e and b r ea k . A minimum he a ting bill will of f er pea c e of mind and a mo r e c om f o r table e n vi r onme n t f or customers, employees and clients. 2. Have your HVAC system checked regularly by a qualified commercial HVAC contractor to ensure that it is in good working order and replace filters at least quarterly for office and retail tenants, and monthly for restaurants and hair or nail salons. 3. Check the caulking around pipes, windows and entryways. Inform your landlord if you see an issue with the condition of caulked surfaces. 4. I f outside t empe r a tu r es d r op e x t r