Out door projects are stacking up and the grass just gets longer and longer. The drought may be over soon. All this rain is revealing something that was hidden or forgotten during this past drought – we as homeowners may be behind on our exterior maintenance. Some of us didn’t even know we were behind! Water related problems my lie dormant during a drought, but when the rain comes, grab the tarps and buckets.
Some of the immediate problems we’ve seen have been related to the roof and gutter. I’ve seen some pretty minor leaks in ceilings lately, but I also seen some significant water damage. Over time, the water infiltration can lead to more serious problems, including rotting wood and the dreaded “M” word – mold!! Failed or leaking gutters can contribute to foundation problems and leaky basements.
With all of the rain, it may be time to catch up on roof leaks, gutter problems, porch repair and other exterior maintenance like shutter replacement.
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