home IMPROVEMENT TOP THREE AREAS OF YOUR HOME TO INSPECT EACH SPRING BY CHRISTOPHER REDZINIAK
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pril is the perfect time to take a walk around your home to identify damage caused by ice, snow and cold temperatures from Michigan winters. Take a moment this spring to protect your investment and make small repairs now that will prevent larger more costly problems. Take a look at these top three exterior inspections in preparation for summer projects, starting from the top down.
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Keep an (Undamaged) Roof Above Your Head Roofs can suffer a lot of damage over the winter months from ice, rain and wind. Stand away from the home by the sidewalk to get a view of your roof line. Look for any obvious signs of age, moss or missing shingles blown away over the winter months. Curling edges and popped nail heads that need to be repaired can be seen from the ground without using a ladder.
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April Showers Bring Sagging Gutters Now is the perfect time to inspect your gutters. Pull out your ladder and clear away leaves and sticks. Look for gutters pulling away from the home. Popping nails make your gutters loose and allows water to seep between the fascia (the transition trim between the home and the rooϐline) and the gutter. This can cause thousands of dollars in repairs due to rotten wood.
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Downspouts, Extensions and Grading Wet weather conditions and freezing temperatures expand and contract materials, even the soil in your yard. Look for pooling water, low areas that slope toward your home, as well as cracks in the brick work and joints. Seasonal inspections will keep your home well maintained for the year and prevent small repairs from becoming an unexpected ϐinancial surprise.
Christopher Redziniak is a co-owner of Red Baron Enterprises, LLC, serving Southeastern Michigan, and is a second-generation handyman. He is active in working within our community, encouraging, and supporting other family-owned businesses in the area.
