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A few fun tweets first. We have fun.
From what I understand, California is often simultaneously flooded, mudsliding, in a drought, and on fire #constchat
— BlueSteele Solutions (@BlueSteeleTX) October 8, 2015
EL NINO IS COMING #constchat #rainpocalypse #California pic.twitter.com/o85NO6Y09L
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) October 8, 2015
BOW TO EL NIÑO! WITH A CHAINSAW #constchat pic.twitter.com/d3L44h3bBI
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) October 8, 2015
Winterizing
Q1. Do you winterize your home or office?
A1 We do nothing of the sort because—Texas. #constchat
— BlueSteele Solutions (@BlueSteeleTX) October 8, 2015
A1 I disconnect all the water hoses and wrap up the spigots when the temps start getting close to below freezing #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) October 8, 2015
A1 – I guess it depends on definition of "winterizing" – I get things ready for winter like draining hoses… #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A1 Actually that's a lie, we do have to do things when the temperature drops below freezing, it's just rare in North Texas #constchat
— BlueSteele Solutions (@BlueSteeleTX) October 8, 2015
A1. Personally, I live in the mountains, so yes. Winterizing is a must. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A1. Well, my home is my office…we do a few things. Turn off sprinkling system. Replace air filters. Bring out warm blankets. 😉 #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
A1: Midwest winters can be brutal, so winterizing is critical to staying toasty. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
@RigginsConst Wrap pipes, clean gutters, make sure drains are clear. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A1 – my list for almost any climate – http://t.co/CEZeoCxqzl The colder it gets the more important it is that you do #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
Q1) I know that we should (both home and office) but we're bad. We don't do anything like that #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) October 8, 2015
Q2. Do you DIY or outsource winterizing?
A2 I DIY everything, except when I can’t #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) October 8, 2015
A2. DIY. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
A2: I'm a #DIY kind of gal 🙂 That said, I'll call my more knowledgeable family members if need be. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
A2. DIY as much as possible. You can't find contractors here right now. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
Q3. Does winterizing mean you need emergency supplies (storm prep)?
A3: New wiper blades are a must. *grumbles about sleet and ice storms* #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
A3. You need emergency supplies all year round although during the winter it is especially vital. #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) October 8, 2015
Most winterizing here is about coping w/ power loss dues to ice. LED headlamp, please. & Stand alone USB chargers. #constchat
— ecomod (@ecomod) October 8, 2015
A3. Yes, need emergency supplies. Power goes out for days here. Sandbags, instant coffee. 😀 #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A3. Always important to have emergency essentials, but maybe more so in winter since it gets cold & roads can be crazy. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
A3a: I live what I call The Bread & Milk Belt, so emergency prep means clearing the shelves for a lot of folks. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
Q3) With the shift of the massive hurricanes we have been having here in NJ, storm prep is BIG. We have a natural gas generator #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) October 8, 2015
Q3) That has saved us in the times that we really needed it #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) October 8, 2015
A3. Important to be prepared in case of power outages due to storms. Batteries, candles, handwarmers, etc. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
Q4. Do you change your HVAC / Furnace filters before winter?
A4 We change or clean the HVAC air filters whenever they look dirty usually every 3-6 mos. #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) October 8, 2015
Our filters get changed every month. (We're trying to squeeze every molecule of life out of our HVAC) #constchat
— ecomod (@ecomod) October 8, 2015
A4 – I check & change if needed, fortunately not to much use requiring it – now during the winter – at least twice #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A4. Changing furnace filters is an easy one. Takes 5 minutes. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A4. Yes. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
Q4) We will change our filters as necessary because we always have the heat/AC/something blowing #creaturecomforts #constchat
— Fabuwood Cabinetry (@Fabuwood) October 8, 2015
Q5. Is your thermostat digital / automated (nest et al) and do you adjust temp in winter?
A5. We adjust the temperature accordingly during the winter months. #constchat
— Zircon Corporation (@ZirconTools) October 8, 2015
A5 no digital t-stat here. If the cats are glued to our laps we know we need to turn the temp up. #constchat
— ecomod (@ecomod) October 8, 2015
A5 – digital but left at one set temp for each season – NEST is overblown & so are many energy claims #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A5.Yep, we have a digital one that we program. Try to keep it at a reasonable temp without it having to run all the time. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
Q6. Do you get a lot of rain or snow in your area?
A6 when we do it's all at once—suddenly, hail everywhere #constchat
— BlueSteele Solutions (@BlueSteeleTX) October 8, 2015
A6. we are slated to get a lot of rain, but I'll believe it when I SEE it. #drought #CA #elninoisamyth #constchat
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) October 8, 2015
A6 – that's pretty relative – I don't think we get that much of either, personally it is the wind that is the pain here #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A6 In NC we just had enough rain for the year over the last couple of weeks, we occasionally get snow during winter #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) October 8, 2015
A6. We get insane amounts of rain where I live. 4x San Jose, which is over the hill. #RainShadow #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A6. Usually get a lot of snow in winter–we do have "the greatest snow on Earth," after all. 😉 Last year was mild, hardly any. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
A6: I live in tornado country, so we get rain, hale, the full range of Mother Nature's wrath. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
A6. Rain! #constchat https://t.co/I93HxTyem3
— Robert Nissenbaum (@RNissenbaum) October 8, 2015
Q7. What are your tips?
A7 Be prepared, but don't go overboard #ConstChat
— Construction Data (@cdcnews) October 8, 2015
A7 – if temps drop to 25 or less for periods of time check around your house to prevent frozen lines http://t.co/A0FFGCRNzM #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A7. Take the time to read up on what you should be doing to winterize and then do it. Better to prepare than repair. #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015
A7. Make a giant list of everything, then put it in order. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A7. Then get someone else to do most of what's on the list! #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A7: Keep a safe place ready for the worst in case of tornadoes: a closet at the center of the house, a basement, etc. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
Q8. Do any of you sell winterizing as part of your services?
A8. Window Film is good at all times of the year. Glare is bad in the winter. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) October 8, 2015
A8: We sell some floors that are more water resistant or waterproof, but we don't offer more direct winterizing ATM. #constchat
— Floors To Your Home (@FTYHFlooring) October 8, 2015
A8 – not really, though dealing with "energy efficiency" brings some of the items up #constchat
— Sean Lintow Sr. (@The_HTRC) October 8, 2015
A8. winterize your deck! http://t.co/CUop3bWqff #icontrubuted !! #constchat
— Feeney, Inc. (@FeeneyInc) October 8, 2015
A8 We will winterize your website for you #HolidayCoding #constchat
— BlueSteele Solutions (@BlueSteeleTX) October 8, 2015
A8. Our sister division @JorgensonLocker sells waterproof lockers…does that count? 😉 #constchat
— JorgMaterialHandling (@MaterialHndling) October 8, 2015