How Winter Weather Affects Homeownership in Boston, MA
Winter in Boston can be beautiful, but for homeowners, snow, freezing temperatures, ice, wind, and rapid temperature changes can create a long list of property risks. A few inches of snow may seem harmless, yet repeated storms can place additional weight on roofs, block drainage systems, freeze plumbing, increase heating costs, and contribute to expensive water damage. Older Boston homes can be particularly vulnerable because many were built before modern insulation, air-sealing, heating, and...