Prepare your home and garden for winter with M&T

It seems like no time at all since we were all complaining that it was too hot. Now we’re planning for the nights drawing in and the temperatures tumbling. Irrespective of whether you’re a dab hand at DIY or you’re a tradesperson helping others prepare, you can be sure that M&T Builders Merchants will be with you every step of the way.

Preparing your own, or indeed a customer’s home and garden for winter can be a real challenge. Unpredictable weather, together with a short window of opportunity can make getting all those end-of-summer jobs done a real uphill struggle. The good news is that we now have an enhanced online store as well as our physical shop to make sure you can get your hands on everything you need – and you can order 24/7. Check out our extensive range of online building materials right here.

Here are just some of the things we think you’re likely to be thinking about when you’re preparing your home and garden for winter.

Your outdoor space

Now is the perfect time of year to do everything you can to prepare your outside space so that when next spring comes you don’t have any nasty surprises. It’s time to think about repairing holes in fences, checking your decking for split or cracked boards and making sure your shed is watertight. Even things like topping up your gravel – now’s the time to do it. These things may seem trivial, but you’ll be delighted you did them once the wet, cold and dark days come. If you need inspiration - check this out.

And don’t forget, if you’re new to DIY, you’ll be delighted to hear that our experienced team at M&T is constantly on hand to give you guidance and support. If you’re not sure about which product will work best or which tool will make your job easier and faster, just ask.

Your roof

It goes without saying that unless you know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t venture onto your roof. But assuming you do know what you’re doing – you’ll know that now’s the time to make sure your roof is in good condition so it can protect you through the winter months. You should be checking for leaks and broken slates as well as casting an eye over your woodwork to make sure it’s solid and strong.

At M&T Builders Merchants we have everything you need to make sure your roof is watertight and solid before it has to face the challenges of winter. And the best news is that we’ve got what you need right here – either for local delivery by our very own drivers or for click-and-collect in-store. This means that you can place your order at your convenience, at a time that suits you – day or night.

Staying warm and saving on your energy bills

Rising energy costs have been headliners for months now and even with the recent announcements, everyone is going to have to keep an eye on their consumption. One of the best ways to consume less is to make sure you’re not leaking the heat you’ve paid dearly for out into the environment by failing to insulate your home properly. Now is the time to make sure your home is insulated to the hilt so you’re not turning up the temperatures inside, just to be heating the outdoors.

At M&T, we know a whole lot about insulation and can help you make the right decisions for your home if you don’t know what you’re looking for. We’ll take the time to listen to where you are going to insulate, what insulation you have in place already and guide you on how you can make your home even more energy efficient. Thereafter, you can buy in-store or choose from our great range online, as well as choosing to pick up or sit back and wait for one of our friendly drivers to drop it off – it’s entirely up to you.

We can’t stress enough that now is the time to be getting ahead and preparing your home and garden for winter AND we’re here to help you. Check out and order on our online store, or if you need help and advice, contact us or call us on 01436 671 731.