With spring arriving in Massachusetts, it is important to take stock of your home’s exterior and make sure that everything is kept in good repair! If you’re interested in learning more about what home maintenance you should be doing, keep reading below to learn about a few of the most important areas to consider!
Inspect Your Windows & Doors
One of the first things you should do after the winter thaw is examine your home’s windows & doors and check their structural integrity and assess whether or not they need to be repaired! Whether your windows simply need to be cleaned with a bit of windex, or the seals are gone and the whole unit needs to be replaced, it is important to take a look at them and assess whether they should be replaced.
In addition to your windows, be sure to examine your home’s doors to determine whether there has been any damage to the door. Particularly if you have a wooden door, it may have absorbed moisture or rotted in problem areas, so you should take a good look at the door to determine if it is in good repair!
Clean Your Gutters
Another important piece of spring home maintenance that you should be doing is making sure that your gutter system is clear of debris. Your gutters are one of the most important pieces of your home’s exterior that homeowners often overlook! They provide a number of important benefits, including adding curb appeal, but most importantly, they direct water away from your home that would otherwise cause damage to your property. If neglected, your gutters will fill up with debris, which can eventually cause them to overflow, causing damage to a variety of places, including your roof deck, fascia boards, and even the foundation of your home! If you’re interested in keeping your home protected, be sure to clean your gutters this spring!
Inspect Your Shingles & Roof
Another piece of your home’s exterior that you should be taking a look at each spring is your roof. Since it protects your home from inclement weather, functioning as your home’s umbrella, it often accrues a great deal of damage during the winter months, as debris and frost damage the shingles. When the weather thaws out, you should be sure to check your shingles for damage. It can appear in a variety of ways, from having missing or broken shingles, to having gutters full of granules, to noticing sagging in your roof deck. No matter how the damage reveals itself, it is important to have your roof repaired to keep your home properly protected!
Contact Us Today
Interested in learning more about our team’s exterior & interior remodeling services? Our team at DLM Remodeling is ready to assist! Reach out to us today by calling us at (781) 789-8827 or by filling out our team’s online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your remodeling needs!
