The changes in the seasons can be tough for home structures, so to prevent surprises when your home is at its most vulnerable, take a day before autumn takes hold and prepare your home for the months ahead.
Roof and siding
The baking heat of summer can cause materials on your roof and siding to shrink and expand, leaving gaps. Keeping water and bugs out and keeping heat in is the name of the game!
Gutters
Take the time to check your gutters both for debris and structural integrity. Gutters that are in disrepair may not be able to channel water away from your roof and house.
Weather Stripping
Weather stripping around doors also should be looked at in the fall. This is an inexpensive do-it-yourself chore that most people can tackle.
Chimney
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, chimneys should be inspected annually and clean and repair what is necessary.
Service Furnace
Preventative maintenance now is a lot cheaper than an emergency call on a frigid Friday night.
Maintaining your home and preparing it for the fall and winter months not only makes sense from a comfort point of view, it also can save you money in terms of utility costs and can keep the value up when it is time to sell. Please give me a call, text, or email to learn more: 206-484-2777 or karenwi@johnlscott.com.