Part 2
With the winter season officially here, every homeowner
should be aware of common homeownership maintenance problems and preventative options
for alleviating unexpected costs and time. If you missed Part 1 visit you can check
it out here and consider preparing your home for the winter season with the
following Part 2 suggestions:
Check your Roof
Before snow covers the vast majority of your roof and has a
chance to melt, inspect your roof from the eave (lowest part of the roof line)
on a ladder and check for loose, damaged, or missing shingles. If corrections
are needed before water has a chance to penetrate the observed areas, hire a
handyman to replace a small amount of shingles or a roofer to fix a larger
section.
Clean Gutters
When gutters are full of leaves and debris, especially near
rooflines that are surrounded by trees, water can back up against the house and
damage roofing, siding, and trim as well as possible ice dams. If your home is
too large to clean the gutters yourself, consider hiring a handyman for
$70-$200 and have them look for missing or damaged downspout drainage system
pieces and fascia boards.
Caulk Around Doors & Windows
One of the easiest ways for heat and energy to escape your
home, and cost you money, is through old, untreated windows with gaps between
the siding and window/door frame. If you
see spots that are larger than the size of a nickel, reapply silicone caulk to
the exterior. Silicone is best for exterior use because it won’t shrink and it’s
impervious to the elements. Add additional weather-stripping as needed around
doors, and check window-glazing putty too.
If you’re planning a move now or in the future, make sure to
visit www.HomeFaxInspect.com for
your home inspection from Home Fax Inspections, and get your Home Fax Report
prior to purchasing the home by visiting www.NationwideHomeFax.com. We’ll be
back for Part 3 soon, see you then!
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