How Do You Get A Double Wide Trailer Ready For Winter?
Preparing your double wide mobile home for winter is an inexpensive way to avoid costly repairs and inconvenience when the cold winter winds begin to blow. Your home will be safer, warmer and more energy efficient if you spend a few hours winterizing it. This is also a good time to check the smoke detectors and replace the batteries. Check fire extinguishers to be sure they are properly charged. The homeowner can do most of the winterizing can be except for cleaning and adjusting the furnace. Step 1 Caulk around gutter seams and downspout seams, plumbing and furnace vent pipes. Apply caulk to any seams in flashing where the roof and the siding meet. Caulk around door and window frames, the dryer vent and cable entrances. Check and replace any worn weatherstripping around doors. Step 2 Check the roof for loose or cracked seams and joints, which should be resealed every year. Repair any punctures or cracks in the roof and tighten or replace loose fasteners. Apply roof coating on a warm,
