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As a child, you may have been scolded for leaving doors or windows open, hearing the classic line: “I’m not paying to heat the outdoors!” As homeowners, we quickly realize how true this sentiment is—keeping warmth inside during chilly months is essential to comfort and cost savings. Heat loss can silently drain your energy bills, but with a few strategic measures, you can protect your home and maximize heat retention.
Insulation
Proper insulation is the most energy-efficient way to retain heat. Warm air can escape through your roof, walls, floors, windows, and doors. Installing insulation in walls and attics can significantly reduce heat loss. While it’s best to hire a professional, insulation can also be a DIY project—just remember to wear protective gear to avoid irritation from the materials. A simple morning check for frost on your roof can reveal whether heat is escaping bare spots could indicate poor insulation.
Windows
Windows are a major source of heat loss. Weather-proofing them with shrink film or weather stripping is a cost-effective way to minimize air leakage. For a more long-term solution, consider upgrading to double or triple-glazed windows, which offer superior insulation. Additionally, storm windows can help, though they may require a larger upfront investment.
Curtains
Curtains can play a vital role in heat retention. Heavy-duty or thermal curtains are particularly effective. Open them during the day to let in sunlight and close them at night to trap warmth. However, avoid draping curtains over heating vents, as this can block the flow of warm air into the room.
Radiators
Radiators can lose efficiency due to trapped air, which causes cold spots. Bleeding your radiator removes the trapped air and restores efficiency. Adding a shelf above your radiator helps direct heat into the room instead of letting it rise toward the ceiling. Look for shelves designed specifically for radiators at your local hardware store.
Humidity
Adding humidity to the dry winter air can make your home feel warmer and cozier. A humidifier is the easiest solution, but other methods include placing shallow water containers near heat sources, drying clothes indoors, or adding well-watered houseplants. Keep humidity levels between 30-50% to avoid condensation buildup on windows.
Testing for Drafts
Drafts are another major culprit for heat loss. Test for them by lighting a small candle or incense and slowly tracing it along the edges of doors, windows, and vents. Flickering flames or pulled smoke indicate a draft. Use caulking or foam sealant for fixed sources and weather stripping for movable ones. Don’t forget to check pet doors, which are common weak points.
Chimneys
While fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance, unused chimneys are a significant escape route for heat. A simple chimney balloon can block heat loss when the fireplace is not in use. For those who don’t use their fireplace at all, consider having it professionally capped to prevent heat from escaping through the chimney.
Radiators
Radiators can lose efficiency due to trapped air, which causes cold spots. Bleeding your radiator removes the trapped air and restores efficiency. Adding a shelf above your radiator helps direct heat into the room instead of letting it rise toward the ceiling. Look for shelves designed specifically for radiators at your local hardware store.
Humidity
Adding humidity to the dry winter air can make your home feel warmer and cozier. A humidifier is the easiest solution, but other methods include placing shallow water containers near heat sources, drying clothes indoors, or adding well-watered houseplants. Keep humidity levels between 30-50% to avoid condensation buildup on windows.
Testing for Drafts
Drafts are another major culprit for heat loss. Test for them by lighting a small candle or incense and slowly tracing it along the edges of doors, windows, and vents. Flickering flames or pulled smoke indicate a draft. Use caulking or foam sealant for fixed sources and weather stripping for movable ones. Don’t forget to check pet doors, which are common weak points.
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1. RESPOND QUICKLY & HELP YOU FILE YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM
We will arrive at your property in a timely manner ready to inspect the extent of the damage. In emergency water damages, it is important to get the water out as soon as possible to prevent any chances of microbial growth or secondary damages to unaffected areas. Once the water is out, it’s time to set up the drying equipment. We utilize the most advanced drying equipment in the industry to quickly and efficiently dry-out a structure. This process usually takes at least 3 days.
While the certified water damage technicians handle your water loss, a Project Manager will be assigned to your project. He or she will go over with you the step-by-step process on how to file a claim with your insurance carrier. Once that claim is filed, an adjuster will be assigned to you and you will receive a claim number. Through the entire process the project manager will remain in constant communication with your insurance adjuster.
2. DRYING & MONITORING PROCESS
Water damage is not biased to what gets damaged and what doesn’t. For example walls, wood components, contents, flooring and insulation may all be damage when in contact with water. Therefore, our technicians will evaluate the extent of the damage using advanced professional moisture detection equipment. Furthermore, the technician will set a “drying goal” and try to meet that goal as efficiently and quickly as possible by utilizing the right tools, equipment, and methods.
Monitoring the equipment is important but so is monitoring of the air being dried which is the invisible part of this whole process technically called “Atmospheric Readings” these are taken with RH units called hygrometers this tool will let us know that we have the affected air at optimum drying conditions to dry the building material in the quickest time possible.
3. RESTORATION PROCESS
The air movers and dehumidifiers are out and the once water damaged areas are now dry and ready for repairs. We will provide an estimate to you and your insurance company for the reconstruction repairs that will need to take place from water damaged drywall repair, baseboard replacement, painting, flooring if need be, we try to be as non-destructive as possible through the drying process. Count on our in house repair team to be able to repair your home back to its pre loss condition.
There are a lot of moving parts in a claim and its important you choose a company who is familiar with dealing with the insurance company from a-z.
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