Home Winterization

Home winterization involves home insulation and weather stripping. Homeowners need to clean gutters and downspouts as well. Home winterization is preparing a home for cold temperatures and seasonal changes associated with winter. In the Hampton Roads area, this cold season can bring rapid temperature drops, icy conditions, freezing rain, chilling temperatures, bitter wind and even snow. Protect your home and conserve heating costs by installing proper amounts of home insulation. The ceiling or attic may be where most of the warm air escapes. Hiring a skilled contractor to add the necessary amount of insulation upstairs can add up to quite a savings. Weather stripping is another step of the home winterization process. Doors and windows that let air out need adequate weather stripping to prevent further leakage. A task that should never be overlooked is winterizing gutters and downspouts. Clean gutters and downspouts will help winter precipitation drain away from the house keeping moisture from damaging the structure. All fallen leaves and debris must be removed so water can flow unobstructed through these channels. Handy homeowners can clean gutters and downspouts but use extreme caution if you live in a home higher than one story.

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