Home maintenance in Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is Canada's windiest and foggiest major city and among its snowiest — Newfoundland and Labrador maintenance starts with keeping wind and water out. Winters that hover around freezing mean near-constant freeze-thaw on the Avalon, fog keeps exteriors damp for weeks at a time, and the oil heat many homes rely on brings its own schedule: annual furnace service and close attention to the age of the tank.
- St. John's tops Canada's major cities for wind
- Windiest
- Avalon winters cross freezing constantly — relentless freeze-thaw
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- Insurers watch tank age closely in NL — know yours
- Oil tanks
St. John's tops Canada's major cities for wind
Avalon winters cross freezing constantly — relentless freeze-thaw
Insurers watch tank age closely in NL — know yours
What to prioritize in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Build and repair for wind: enhanced shingle nailing, secured flashing and trim, and nothing loose in the yard — assume every storm will test the fasteners.
- Walk the exterior after storms; wind damage caught the same week is a repair, caught in spring it's a leak with a history.
- Fight the damp: fog keeps surfaces wet for days, so keep exterior wood sealed, run ventilation faithfully, and watch for mould in closed-up rooms.
- Service oil furnaces annually, and know your oil tank's age, material, and inspection status — insurers in NL commonly require tanks to be replaced on a schedule.
- Manage snow and ice through a long winter of freeze-thaw: clear vents after every storm, watch for ice dams, and keep walkway drainage working so meltwater doesn't refreeze at the foundation.
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