Spring Home Maintenance

Now is the time to get your house ready for the summer months ahead.  Most of us are tempted to leave these jobs until the last minute—and that’s when you might get stuck waiting for service people who are already booked up. So, get started on these jobs now, before the rush.
Inspect the entire outside of your home—check the roof, the siding or brick, the foundation and windows.  Look for signs of damage and for any areas that need attention.  

Prevent Water Penetration

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First, take a look at your house. Inspect the roof, the sheathing, the windows and doors. You want to make sure that the biggest enemy of your home—water—can’t get inside. Check all areas—starting with the roof and working down—where water can work its way in.  If you aren’t comfortable on the roof, or if you don’t know what you are looking at (like many homeowners), call in a professional roofer.  Make sure your roof is in good shape—that the shingles aren’t curled or missing.

The areas where water usually sneaks in is where different materials meet: between your roof and chimney, or between the window and trim. You need to caulk and seal the gaps and cracks that will cause trouble down the road. Caulk will shrink over time as it dries out. It needs to be scraped out and replaced.

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