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Tip 1 - Winter Roofing Tips - North American Roofing

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gro Mikkelsen | permalink

For further reading: http://www.naroofing.com/blog/category/winter-roofing-tips ^[1]

Tip 2 - Cold Weather Roofing Tips | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Faye Osebold | permalink

Sometimes home improvement, like roofing, come at the worst possible times namely roofing projects in the winter. Roofing in cold weather is a bit more difficult then roofing in warm weather, as the elements play a factor in how shingles are properly laid down and adhere to the roof itself. Because of this different materials and tools are required...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/way_5480063_cold-weather-roofing-tips.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Protect Your Home During Extreme Cold Weather | Today's Homeowner

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by nerr toaleka | permalink

Extreme cold weather can be hard on both you and your home. Here are some tips to put into practice when freezing weather, snow, and ice hit your area. How to Deal with Frozen Pipes Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Cover outside faucets with insulating foam covers. Turn off water to outside faucets, if available, and open valves on faucets to allow them to drain. Turn off sprinkler system and blow compressed air through the lines to drain them. Close or cover foundation vents under house and windows to basements. Close garage doors. Insulate exposed pipes (both hot and cold) under house with foam pipe insulation. Open cabinet doors under sinks. Drip hot and cold faucets in kitchen and bath. Drip single control faucets with lever set in middle. Set icemaker to make ice if the water line to it runs under the house. Don't forget to check on pipes to your washing machine in the laundry room Locate water main cut-off valve, and have a cut-off key handy. Use a hair dryer,
Tags: frozen pipes,ice storm,winter,cbs the early show,home improvement,plumbing,safety & security

For further reading: http://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-protect-your-home-during-extreme-cold-weather/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Protect Your Home From Severe Cold

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sandi Rose | permalink

These home winterization tips from HouseLogic, covering everything from pipes to tree branches, will help protect your home from cold-weather threats.
Tags: how to winterize a house, winterizing your home, winterizing your home checklist

For further reading: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/seasonal-maintenance/protect-your-home-cold-weather-threats/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Roof Care Tips From Atlas Roofing - Atlas Roofing and Remodeling

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Erika Sensnovis | permalink

There are a few things you should keep in mind when inspecting and maintaining your roof. Try to minimize how much walking you do on your roof. Walking on a roof when the shingles are brittle (in cold weather) or soft (in hot weather) can damage the shingles. If you have to walk on the …

For further reading: http://www.atlasroofs.com/roofing/roof-care/roof-tips/ ^[5]