Home Maintenance

Recommended Maintenance

 

 

Every home will show some wear and tear as it ages. Your paint may peel, windows get stuck and floors squeak. All of these are normal signs of aging, but what will hurt a home is neglect! Routine preventative maintenance is recommended to protect your home. Ongoing maintenance will minimize problems; extend the life, appearance and value of a home.

 

 

Structure

 

1.     Have a licensed and bonded pest company check for termites. Termites can cause extensive structural damage to a home. We live in an area where termites seem to be active so it’s a good idea to maintain a termite bond annually for your home.

 

 

2.     Have a professional check your crawl space for dry rot and ventilation. Just like termites, dry rot can cause structural damage. Crawl spaces are susceptible because of the vulnerability to water and dampness.

 

 

3.     Check your foundation walls for cracks, bulges and deterioration. Cracks in brick and block indicate structural movement. Bulges or horizontal cracks show serious force against the foundation wall. Mortar falling out from between brick or block joints could indicate water intrusion.

 

 

**These are just a few of many structural tips, next week I will touch on the maintenance of your heating and cooling system.

 

 

Until then, Have A Great Day!!!!

 

 

 

The Turner Team

 

Posted at 01:53PM Mar 12, 2009 by Abbey Turner in General  |  Comments[0]