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Preparing for winter

Make sure gutters are tight – will withstand any additional weight of ice and snow.
• E ‘was no external pipes and turn off all the water in the garden, as this will help prevent breakage of the pipe.
• Make sure the attic is insulated, and 10-11 inches (270mm) of insulation, each house with 4 inches (100 mm) or less, should be increased. Loft insulation grants are available to cover the full cost, professionally installed loft insulation to your home. Isolation. Make sure all the water pipes are left in your attic. If you are absent at any time during the winter, should be taken into consideration, with each loft open to allow access for the hot air and prevent water tank from freezing.
• Make sure the wall cavities are insulated.
• You may also be able to help fund the heating at home, including winter fuel payment, the payment request cold weather, heating rebate scheme, Warm Front scheme
• Insulate the hot water tank and pipes
• Check the heating system boilers etc and get all the skills to minimize the risk of default. Make sure you have passed your heating oil. Make sure they know where the tap only when it is necessary to isolate the water supply – particularly useful when a burst water pipe.
• Monte drafts, seal gaps around windows and doors. You could also clean your windows with plastic film to seal them.
• Pull the tender plants for winter and check them regularly to ensure that they are not too dry.

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