While recovering from a hard winter, it is important for damage and plan for maintenance, repair and remodeling projects to inspect your home. Winter can be particularly harmful for a house, and the following tips to make your home in top condition after a harsh winter.
Here are 10 tips for homeowners to visit and make sure your home is ready for spring top to bottom the damage:
1. Check the roof Check your roof for loose shingles, bent or missing and ensure that flickering fireplaces and skylights seals are intact. "Your roof should be done twice a year (spring and autumn) tested and quickly diagnose potential problems after the main storm activity. At least an annual review in the spring. The spring is supported a first choice because of its roof winters are inclined to the region," said Steve Kirsch, President - Solutions ideals ceilings in Valparaiso. "NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) recommend hiring a professional roofer to carry out a detailed examination. Before choosing a contractor, homeowners should make sure your roofer is fully insured, licensed, bonded and have a good reputation in their community."
2. Clean gutters and repair, remove debris from gutters and downspouts winter, and make sure that they, still firmly in the house Blocked or loose gutters can allow water damage in your home and cut. "Despite cleaning gutters for some of us is a standard routine for others can be daunting because of the height of the concerns and the general safety margin. Remember, most roofers offer services ditch cleaning / gutter, quarterly, semi-annually or annually can be determined, "Cherry said.
3. Check for leaks find leaks-common culprits are hard attics, basements and washing machine hoses. Check these areas caused overlooking sink damage caused by freezing of the pipe and check. Your water heater for signs of corrosion
4. External drains clear, remove the leaves underground or open channels to clear the way for the spring rains and prevent backups.
5. Check Examine coating coated parts were loose during winter storms.
6. Make sure the doors and windows closed, Examining outer sealing gaskets on doors and windows to ensure that it remains sealed.
7. cracks crack patch patch concrete driveways, sidewalks and steps to keep water out and prevent further expansion.
8. Paint the exterior paint color or touch the outside of your home can not only better, but also help protect the house from the elements.
9. Check the HVAC hire a qualified technician to keep the air conditioning in your home, make sure that it works properly before high temperatures require air conditioning. Now is the time to change filter for air conditioning.
10. Check Make your home from the foundation of your house to prevent the leaderboard ranking of your yard slopes at bay excess moisture.
Do not wait to inspect your house and repair these damages. Projects such as faulty or damaged roofs, windows, doors and other features of the house you have to go home to be open to the elements. Companies may be delayed due to the duration and severity of the winter season. Plan your first project.
This article is dedicated by the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, an association of manufacturers and professionals in the industry to promote the American dream of home ownership by non-profit making. Phone (888) 812-9099 or visit hbanwi.com
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