La Charente is currently experiencing extreme day
time temperatures ranging from 0°C to -4°C, although the real feel temperature
will range from -6°C to -11°C. However, together with the wind chill factor,
the overnight temperature may be as low as a real feel of -20°C for the earlier
part of this week.
Wednesday 28 February 2018 may bring the potential
for heavy snow. Consider access to and from your property and plan ahead
for snow clearance and laying grit and salt to avoid slips and falls of staying
guests and occupiers.
Gîte Property
Management Check List
If you have an unattended gîte or holiday home in La
Charente area, then ensure that your property is protected from this week’s weather damage.
Taps
·
Turn off the water to
any outside garden taps. If it is not possible to turn off the water,
then lag the tap with insulation material.
Solar
Lights
·
Remove and store garden
solar lighting and solar-powered water pumps.
Plants,
Shrubs and Trees
·
Remove terracotta plant
pots and containers from outside spaces and store in a sheltered place.
If the pots and containers cannot be moved, then protect with insulation material.
·
Young plants, delicate
shrubs and ornamental trees should be covered with winter fleece, breathable
weed matting or warm plant jackets. Alternatives may be bubble and straw
to protect the tops of plants.
Wooden
Shutters and Gates
·
Check wooden window
shutters are closed to protect window panes
·
Check that the wooden
window shutters are not swollen pushing against hinges
·
Check for swollen wood
on gates preventing entry and exit from the property.
Call
us at +44 (0)20 8133 8896
Contact Address:-
GA
PDM, 28 Jews Walk, London SE26 6PL UK
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