How to Winterize a House
Snowmen are all around and there is a white veil over the roofs, the pavements, leaves, car windshields and any other surface on which snow can settle. Cold breeze sweeps over and you shiver even with all the winter gear on. Winters are definitely on and certainly enough, it is time to get some winter protection for the house. Be it a vacant home or an occupied one, getting your house geared up for winters is crucial to avoid damage inflicted by extreme temperatures. In case you are on a winter escapade to a warmer region and are going to leave the house empty in winters, you will need to know how to winterize a house. Presenting to you the same, ladies and gentlemen!
Winterize Your Home for Winter
Before we begin, let me tell you that this is not an overnight endeavor. You are going to need at least a week or two or perhaps even more depending on how extensive is the task. Make a ‘winterize your home checklist’ including what all you will need to work upon for winterizing your house. It can be anything from getting the heating system back in shape to covering the windows and doors from the draft and insulation. So let’s us get on with the job.
Task 1
Insulation is one of the crucial things you will have to carry out before winters. For insulation of exterior outlets and switch plates, use an inexpensive foam sealing gasket. The hot water tank can be insulated using an insulating blanket available at a hardware store. For getting your fireplace in order, cut a piece of fiberglass insulation and then stuff it in the fireplace behind the glass doors. This will lead to blocking the cold air which is going to come down the chimney. Attic insulation will keep the heat inside the house and prevent the heat from leaving the house. Carefully check each designated attic insulation location and make sure it is properly fixed. An attic installation guide can help you out with this when you are pondering over how to winterize a house. Read the rest of this entry »