Maintenance Tips

 

 

The following areas will be addressed here in the near future.  Following this advice can save the homeowner thousands of dollars over the years.  We know, because we see these problem areas every day.

 

Roof

      Trees and Vegetation

      Rusting fasteners and nails

      Plastic fixtures

      Shingles

      Debris and Leaves

      Animals

      Mold and Algae and other bilogical activity

 

Gutters and Drainage

       Debris and blockage

       Secure Attachment

       Splash blocks and Erosion

       Ground slope requirements      

     

Exterior Walls

       Wood rot

       Wall penetration

       Missing siding or trim

       Brick

 

Heating, Air conditioning and Ventilation

        Furnace

        Filters

        Air Conditioning

        Condensation control- drain lines

        Condenser and Evaporator coil

        Ducting

        Ventilation

        Insulation

 

Water Heater

        Location

        Types

        Water leaks

        Temperature and Pressure relief valve (TP&R) Dangers

 

Smoke Detectors

        Locations

        Connections

        Testing