It is common for your heat bill to skyrocket as the colder months roll in. Why? Cold air always seems to find its way into the home through windows and cracks, causing a noticeable shift in temperature! You crank up the heat and your utility bill spikes. It is a vicious cycle that can be stopped this winter season. The Department of Energy says that cold drafts alone can waste up to 30% of your homes energy during the winter. If you are hoping to protect your home for the cold this season, we offer quality services for a price that can’t be beaten. Here are a few ways we at Hensel Painting start the home winterizing process.
Seal It Up
The sealing of cracks and leaks is the first step of the home winterizing process. When cold air seeps in between walls, the home has to work much harder to heat itself. By adding a coat of primer and exterior paint to door frames and windows, less heat is going to escape.
Air Conditions
Not only does cold air cause temperature to drop inside the home but also it allows moisture to settle between the walls of your home. Moisture in tiny cracks results in rotting and severe damage to the wood. Not only does this cause interior heating issues, it also contaminates the air your family breathes. Before the frosty months arrive, we can protect the your home with high quality primer and caulking! Filling any holes in your exterior is the next best step.
Clean Gutters
Although the fall leaves are a beautiful sight, they are not what you want inside your gutters this winter. Once your gutters are clogged and the snow sets in, you are in for a surprise come springtime! Clogged gutters wont allow for the snow run off to pass through ducts and downspouts. Any build up of water in those ducts will freeze as temperature drops. It then becomes highly likely that they will be ripped off the siding of your home.
Your safety, health and budget are our prime concerns this winter season. Set you home up to make it through this winter damage free with the help of Hensel Painting. If you know that your home is in need of a little winterization, give us a call before its too late. Jake Frost is coming!
