Maintaining a home seems to be a never ending project. However, homes that are well maintained in the end will help you maximize your investment. Fall is the best time to check rain gutters and down spouts for clogging or leaks. Also you want to make sure the water drains away from the house. Studies show 90% of mold is caused by water intrusion. Also, a roof can collect as much as or more than 300 gallons of water after a rain that can end up under and around the house if not properly drained away from the house.
Oregon is known for moss often found on the your roof. A simple application of “Moss be Gone” (found in building supply or hardware stores approximate cost $9) Best applied each season and sometimes twice in the beginning on the crown of the roof so when it rains it will naturally run down the roof, killing moss.
Decks and railings made of wood are asking to be cleaned and sealed with a good water proofer or stain.
Remove excess leaves and damaged branches surrounding the house. Now that leaves have fallen off of trees, it's a good time to remove any dead branches. Dead branches have the potential to break and fall, ruining roofs or decks. On the inside Check your heating system. Check the filter, pilot light and burners in a system fueled by gas or oil. Fireplaces, boilers, water heaters, space heaters and wood burning stoves should also be serviced every year. Clean ducts in the heating system. Clean and vacuum dust from vents, baseboard heaters and cold air returns. Dust build-up in ducts is a major cause of indoor pollutants. Test fire and smoke alarms as well as carbon monoxide detectors. Often alarms and detectors go unattended. Batteries should be checked every six months to ensure that they're working.
Not sure where to start or how to do some of these maintenance tasks. Email me. I am happy to help or I can put you in touch with some contractors I know and trust.
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