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Winter preparations

After last years record breaking winter now is a good time to ensure your house is going to be warm and dry until Spring 2011. Here's a simple check list of things that can be taken care of now to prevent potential problems and expensive repair bills over the winter months. Have you checked your roof for any damage or possible leaks? Do your ridge tiles or verges need pointing on your roof? Is your guttering leaking? Has last years frost caused damage to your exterior brickwork? Are your windows and doors double glazed and fully sealed? Is your home well insulated? Is it time to upgrade that old single panel radiator for something more efficient and effective? Are you sure that the pipework and tanks in your property are well lagged? Is there a stop tap or isolator inside your property on the supply pipe to your outside tap to prevent it from freezing or even bursting? Is your bathroom functional and warm so you can enjoy a hot bath or a relaxing shower after a day of sledging or a