Worried About Your Roof This Winter?
At KAT Construction, we know better than anyone how stressful and chaotic winter damage to your roof can be. Here are a few tips to keep the top of your house together this season.
It should trap heat inside the house, but not necessarily in the attic. For this reason, it’s important that your attic is constantly ventilating, maintaining a temperature only 5–10 degrees higher than that of the outside. If the buildup of snow and ice on your roof becomes a serious problem, hire a professional to clear it off, otherwise you may be looking at a total collapse. It goes without saying that this is a job you absolutely should not do yourself, as it can be extremely dangerous and lead to serious injury if you slip and fall on the ice. Enlist a Professional’s Help Of course, before it gets really cold and snowy, it’s a smart idea to have a team of experienced professionals inspect your roof and attic to
Prevent Ice Dams During the winter, you house is constantly giving off heat. When this heat escapes through the roof, it can warm the snow on top, forcing it to melt and slide down the slope of the roof. Often, the water will refreeze before it hits the ground and form a dense pile of ice on the edges, trapping even more water on your roof. Not only is this a vicious cycle, but the weight of the combined water and ice can cause major leaking damage. To avoid this, make sure that you clean your gutters regularly. Spring and late fall are ideal, but less icy days during the winter are a prime opportunity, as well. In addition, have a professional check the insulation in your attic. Laughing Corner
ensure they stay structurally sound throughout the winter. Call the experts at KAT Construction at (612) 326-1122 today, and get peace of mind knowing you have a solid roof all winter long.
COOKIES Christmas Star
Ingredients
(Recipe inspired by elanaspantry.com/star-cookies.)
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2½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
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½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. 2. In a small bowl, mix coconut oil, agave, and vanilla. 3. Mix wet ingredients into dry. 4. Roll out dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper until ¼ inch thick. 5. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 6. Remove top piece of parchment paper and dust dough with almond flour. 7. Cut out cookies with a small star cutter. 8. Using a metal spatula, place stars on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 9. Bake at 350 F until edges are lightly browned, 5–8 minutes.
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