Comments Off | Monday, August 1, 2011
Home’s Exterior:
Now that summer is here, its time to take care of some things that need getting done on the outside. Guys, surprise your wives by doing some of these things before they ask. Just a suggestion, to keep everyone smiling.
Flashing, which is typically a thin metal strip found around doors, windows, thresholds, chimneys, and roofs, is designed to prevent water intrusion in spaces where two different building surfaces meet.
Vents: All vents, including clothes dryer, gable vents, attic vents, and exhaust vents, should have hoods, and be in good working order.
Exterior Siding:
Replace any wood siding and sheathing that appears to have water damage.
Inspect any wood sided walls to ensure there is at least 8″ between any wood and the earth. Read the rest of this entry »