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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe holiday season in the UK is a mix of festive fun and trying to escape the cold and wet weather. So as well as decorating the house with trees and tinsel, it\u2019s a good idea to weatherproof it to make sure this happy holiday season is a cosy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are our top jobs to do around the house this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fit draught excluders on your windows and doors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114747\/important-winter-projects-2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first step to warming up your home is to make sure cold air can\u2019t get in. So use some kind of draught-proofing like draught excluder tape to seal up gaps around doors and windows. Flexible sealant also works well, alongside brush strips at the bottom of external doors and in letterboxes. Thermal curtains and blinds make a real difference too, especially in homes with single glazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find a trusted tradesperson who can complete this energy and cost-saving project for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIND AN INSULATION SPECIALIST<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFit lagging for pipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114744\/important-winter-projects-3.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurst or blocked pipes caused by freezing is a common winter mishap. Avoid this issue by using pipe lagging. This is the process of fitting pipes with insulation to ensure they don\u2019t get too cold if they\u2019re outside or in a part of the house that is likely to get below 2 degrees. You can also do this on hot cylinders and hot water tanks if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can lag a pipe with felt or foam to reduce heat loss, bills and the chance of freezing or bursting issues. Consult a plumber<\/a> if you\u2019re unsure how to secure your pipes during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to bleed a radiator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114741\/important-winter-projects-4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEver wondered if your radiators were working properly? They could have air trapped inside them preventing proper circulation. In that case, you\u2019ll need to bleed the radiator. This is a fairly simple process. Turn off the heating, open the radiator valve with the radiator key, let the air escape and close the valve when the air is replaced by liquid. To double-check your work, turn the heating back on and check the gauge on your boiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A tradesperson can bleed your radiators for you. It\u2019s worth the money to stay warm and reduce your energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIND AN LOCAL HEATING ENGINEER<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nClean gutters to prevent roof damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114738\/important-winter-projects-5.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe roof collecting rain, snow or ice is a bad sign. It could lead to serious damage that you especially don\u2019t want to deal with in winter. So make sure you are keeping your gutters clean. It ensures rainwater flows away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Climb a ladder to check for and remove any blockages like leaves at least once a season. It\u2019s worth another check after an intense storm. If this is out of your comfort zone, our tradespeople offer cleaning gutter services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIND AN LOCAL GUTTER CLEANER<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStaying safe and warm in winter <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114751\/important-winter-projects-6.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s all about maintaining your home and securing key infrastructure against potential damage from the weather. While you can do these jobs yourself, if you or someone you know is vulnerable, it\u2019s better to get professional help to avoid any accidents or complications. The tradespeople at Rated People are happy to help. With demand for tradespeople increasing by 32% in 2021, book these winter home improvement projects<\/a> sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFIND AN LOCAL TRADESPERSON<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The holiday season in the UK is a mix of festive fun and trying to escape the cold and wet weather. So as well as decorating the house with trees and tinsel, it\u2019s a good idea to weatherproof it to make sure this happy holiday season is a cosy one. Here are our top jobs …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3049],"tags":[3116],"class_list":["post-45000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","tag-advice-feature"],"acf":false,"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114754\/important-winter-projects-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/author\/admin"},"yoast_head":"\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe first step to warming up your home is to make sure cold air can\u2019t get in. So use some kind of draught-proofing like draught excluder tape to seal up gaps around doors and windows. Flexible sealant also works well, alongside brush strips at the bottom of external doors and in letterboxes. Thermal curtains and blinds make a real difference too, especially in homes with single glazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find a trusted tradesperson who can complete this energy and cost-saving project for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fit lagging for pipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurst or blocked pipes caused by freezing is a common winter mishap. Avoid this issue by using pipe lagging. This is the process of fitting pipes with insulation to ensure they don\u2019t get too cold if they\u2019re outside or in a part of the house that is likely to get below 2 degrees. You can also do this on hot cylinders and hot water tanks if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can lag a pipe with felt or foam to reduce heat loss, bills and the chance of freezing or bursting issues. Consult a plumber<\/a> if you\u2019re unsure how to secure your pipes during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to bleed a radiator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEver wondered if your radiators were working properly? They could have air trapped inside them preventing proper circulation. In that case, you\u2019ll need to bleed the radiator. This is a fairly simple process. Turn off the heating, open the radiator valve with the radiator key, let the air escape and close the valve when the air is replaced by liquid. To double-check your work, turn the heating back on and check the gauge on your boiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A tradesperson can bleed your radiators for you. It\u2019s worth the money to stay warm and reduce your energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIND AN LOCAL HEATING ENGINEER<\/font><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nClean gutters to prevent roof damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe roof collecting rain, snow or ice is a bad sign. It could lead to serious damage that you especially don\u2019t want to deal with in winter. So make sure you are keeping your gutters clean. It ensures rainwater flows away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Climb a ladder to check for and remove any blockages like leaves at least once a season. It\u2019s worth another check after an intense storm. If this is out of your comfort zone, our tradespeople offer cleaning gutter services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurst or blocked pipes caused by freezing is a common winter mishap. Avoid this issue by using pipe lagging. This is the process of fitting pipes with insulation to ensure they don\u2019t get too cold if they\u2019re outside or in a part of the house that is likely to get below 2 degrees. You can also do this on hot cylinders and hot water tanks if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can lag a pipe with felt or foam to reduce heat loss, bills and the chance of freezing or bursting issues. Consult a plumber<\/a> if you\u2019re unsure how to secure your pipes during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ever wondered if your radiators were working properly? They could have air trapped inside them preventing proper circulation. In that case, you\u2019ll need to bleed the radiator. This is a fairly simple process. Turn off the heating, open the radiator valve with the radiator key, let the air escape and close the valve when the air is replaced by liquid. To double-check your work, turn the heating back on and check the gauge on your boiler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A tradesperson can bleed your radiators for you. It\u2019s worth the money to stay warm and reduce your energy bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The roof collecting rain, snow or ice is a bad sign. It could lead to serious damage that you especially don\u2019t want to deal with in winter. So make sure you are keeping your gutters clean. It ensures rainwater flows away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climb a ladder to check for and remove any blockages like leaves at least once a season. It\u2019s worth another check after an intense storm. If this is out of your comfort zone, our tradespeople offer cleaning gutter services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s all about maintaining your home and securing key infrastructure against potential damage from the weather. While you can do these jobs yourself, if you or someone you know is vulnerable, it\u2019s better to get professional help to avoid any accidents or complications. The tradespeople at Rated People are happy to help. With demand for tradespeople increasing by 32% in 2021, book these winter home improvement projects<\/a> sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The holiday season in the UK is a mix of festive fun and trying to escape the cold and wet weather. So as well as decorating the house with trees and tinsel, it\u2019s a good idea to weatherproof it to make sure this happy holiday season is a cosy one. Here are our top jobs …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3049],"tags":[3116],"class_list":["post-45000","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","tag-advice-feature"],"acf":false,"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2022\/11\/23114754\/important-winter-projects-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/author\/admin"},"yoast_head":"\nHow to bleed a radiator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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