FAIRFAX, VA. December 9, 2009 - Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows (ShinerRoofing.com) announced today the release of its Home Winterization Checklist for homeowners concerned about weather predictions for early winter 2009.    

Due to weak El Nino conditions, forecasters are predicting cold and snowy weather on the Eastern seaboard. Some say that it could be the coldest winter of the decade. Even the popular Farmer's Almanac (farmersalmanac.com) predicts cold spells, rapidly changing temperatures and precipitation including heavy rain and wet snow during the months of December and January in the northeast.

"Our customers are starting to express concerns that this year's winter will take its toll on their home and their energy costs in particular," stated Kevin Shiner, CEO of Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows. "We developed the Home Winterization Checklist to help alleviate those concerns, protect the investment they've made in their home, and provide energy savings."

Homeowners are encouraged to follow the steps included on the checklist now to prepare their home for whatever winter may bring. Tips offered include simple preventative measures such as keeping gutters free of leaks and debris, roof inspections and sealing cracks and gaps around windows and doors. Other tips include larger, more proactive steps such as having single-pane windows replaced with double- or triple-pane windows, adding attic insulation and more.

The complete checklist is available at no charge on Shiner's website at ShinerRoofing.com/Checklist.

About Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows
Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows, family-owned and operated since 1981, is Northern Virginia's professional roofing, siding, windows and gutters provider. Contact by phone at: 703-560-7663, by e-mail at: srinfo@shinerroofing.com, or learn more at ShinerRoofing.com. Virginia License #2705 023803. MHIC #48015.

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