Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from Trenton Roofing

1. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy
Homeowner
By: Trenton Roofing

2. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from
Trenton Roofing
When it comes to preparing for the winter, homeowners generally fall into one of two
categories: those who take care of issues as quickly and efficiently as possible, and
those who wait until it is almost too late.

3. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from
Trenton Roofing
For those who tend to procrastinate, all is not lost, however. A few simple tasks will go a
long way toward protecting any home for the winter. For example, most contractors
strongly advocate the idea of making a home airtight before the cold weather arrives.
This means that cleaning gutters, keeping the roof in good working order, adding
insulation, and improving caulking can result in savings of up to 25 percent on utility bills.

4. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from
Trenton Roofing
Doors represent another huge energy waster. According to some studies, as much as a
third or more of the air leakage in a house occurs via poorly prepared doors, fireplaces,
and windows. Homeowners can check their doors for gaps by employing the “dollar bill
test." If a dollar bill easily slips out of a closed door, owners can assume that a lot more
dollars will follow it in the form of higher energy bills. Adding some weather stripping will
solve this problem.

5. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from
Trenton Roofing
Adding insulation to the attic will help prevent ice dams from forming on the roof. In
addition, sealing the entrance to the attic blocks heat in the house from entering the roof.
Here, too, weather stripping provides a quick remedy.

6. Winterizing Tips for the Lazy Homeowner, from
Trenton Roofing
About Trenton Roofing: With more than 25 years of experience serving customers in
Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Trenton Roofing is a GAF Master Elite Contractor
providing industrial, residential, and commercial roofing and siding services.