Montanans know how brutal winter can be, and getting ready for it can mean the difference between a relaxing day at home or a headache-inducing nightmare. To meet the cold season well-equipped, you need to know the basics. Below, are some tips to prepare for winter in Montana. Don’t let chilly weather catch you by surprise!
How Brutal is a Montana Winter?
Native Montanans can attest to the brutality of winter in the Land of the Shining Mountains. From November until April, Montana is regularly assaulted by frigid, extreme yards of snowfall and blizzards. Temperatures can lower to -10° to -50°F in a single day, with evenings being the worst–and the most crucial time to stay warm and avoid frostbite and other cold-related illnesses.
Even if you have a heater, the expense of staying warm in such frigid conditions can be something just as debilitating as frostbite.
Get the Driveways Plowed
Winters in Montana hit hard, with a blanket of snow covering almost everything in sight, including your driveways and walkways. The last thing you want is to be trapped indoors by the inclement weather. That’s why it is paramount to plow, remove, and clear snow. Even if it doesn’t seem like there’s much snowfall, your vehicle can create slush and ice as the tires compact the existing snow against the pavement or gravel. That can make your driveway hazardous for cars and people. Even with the best snow tires, the risk of skidding and smashing into something, or someone, remains.
You could clear out the snow yourself, taking a shovel and risking frostbite as you try to remove drifts. However, many people don’t have the time or desire for that kind of labor, especially all winter long. If you’re among these people, we have a solution. Our snow plowing service is just what the doctor ordered to keep your property accessible, safe, and neat. With our Boss Snow Plows, we ensure you and your family can enjoy snowy weather instead of suffering through it. Let us help you prepare for winter in Montana in the most stress-free way possible.
How We Plow Your Driveways
Many snow plowing businesses require you to schedule an appointment, wait for snowfall, and come only when it reaches a certain level. At Father N’ Son, we know the dangers of letting snow pack up for too long. Hence, so we provide both scheduled appointments and on-call snow removal services. We make the process as comfortable and cost-effective as possible. In fact, we don’t estimate the cost until we are there to ensure you receive the best service possible at a price beneficial to you.
Stock Up on Firewood
Bundles of firewood are more than just a holiday enjoyment. Firewood can replace a faulty heater and even save you money by providing an affordable, reusable, guaranteed heat source that can stave away the vicious Montana winter chill. Stocking early can often make a day trapped inside the house a day of warmth and relaxation rather than shivering cold and frostbite.
At Father N’ Son, firewood cords and face cords are ready for delivery whenever you need them. Stock up on firewood and you’ll be ready for winter in Montana before the storm hits the Big Sky Country.
What is a Cord?
Whether you’re new to firewood delivery or an expert, we feel it is essential to discuss some terminology. The sad truth is that not every business has the same definition of the cord of firewood. You may find that you buy less wood than you think, because someone has cords of ‘curious’ sizes. We use true, full cords, which measure 4 feet high by 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. Such cords are 128 cubic feet in total.
This measurement includes the air space between the stacked pieces of wood. The air is another opportunity for unscrupulous sellers to make you pay more for less. But this is not the case with us. When purchasing firewood by the cord from Flathead Father N’ Son, you receive tightly stacked logs with as few gasps as possible.
Besides full cords, we sell face cords of firewood, which are stacks 4 feet high by 8 feet long. Their depth is the same as the length of individual logs. By default, we supply 16″ logs, but can also cut them according to your requirements. Overall, a standard face cord is one-third the volume of a full cord.
Why Firewood? Why Not Heating?
One can argue that a heater is better than a fireplace, as it covers the entire home, rather than a specific room. However, heating can be expensive, especially if you need it running all day and night. Besides, if your heating unit is old or outdated, it can take a while to warm up the entire house.
Firewood seems complicated to get going, but it is actually straightforward to set up. You arrange them so oxygen and air can flow and feed the fire, light them up, and stoke to sustain flames. Flathead Father N’ Son supplies premier Montana-local firewood, which perfectly fits to keep your home toasty and warm. We have an excellent selection of firewood types, ready for delivery right to your door.
Clear Out the Junk
It is a good idea to remove debris and junk on your property before the onset of winter. Unnecessary clutter only adds to an already dangerous weather condition, and winters in Montana can be brutally unforgiving. Those old pieces of drywall or furniture need to go before they become a bigger problem.
Flathead Father N’ Son does more than plowing and supplying premium firewood. We can also remove your junk! Our team will be happy to take care of removing and disposing of debris in your yard, house, basement, garage, you name it. The last thing you want is an old couch you meant to throw out suddenly freezing over and being stuck on your lawn for the next months as winter rages around you.
Prepare for Winter in Montana with Flathead Father N’ Son
Winter is coming, which isn’t just a fancy way of quoting popular media. The sooner you stockpile firewood and clear out your property of snow and debris, the safer you’ll be when the cold season comes knocking at your door. Flathead Father and Son will gladly help you prepare for winter in Montana. Do you have any questions and want to know more about our services? Don’t hesitate to contact us at (406)249-6963