getting your windows ready for winter
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Between the cold, thesnow, and the wind,
winter can take a heavytoll on your windows.
If you want to make sureyour windows are readyfor winter, take a look at
some of our advice!
Snow, leaves, and other debriscan gather in your windowsillsand collect water, which
causes rot and leads to leaks.Be sure to regularly clear off
your windowsills!
CLEARWINDOWSILLS
Replacing your existing windows with a new set of energy efficient ones is a great way to keepthe warm air in and the cold air out, all while saving on heating and energy costs.
If you don’t want to commit to upgrade all of the windows in your home, you can look intosome small energy efficient improvements for your windows, like hanging a set of drapes orcurtains, that will go a long way to holding in heat!
ENERGYEFFICIENCY
If your windows develop any leaks, then cold air willbe able to enter your home and hot air will escape.Inspect windows for leaks and patch them using
caulk or weatherstripping.
SEAL ANY LEAKS