Fall Home Check-up
October 19, 2010
We're having a bit of drizzly weather here in Southern California's Inland Empire. The dampness and intermittent showers provide a good environment to do some checking around your property.
1. Any signs of leaks opening up in your ceilings? Maybe some of the sealing around pipes in your roof has deteriorated. Or maybe it would be good to have a roofer out to check the roof before any leakage occurs - that can save interior damage. I was surprised last winter to discover that over 22 years, the valleys of our tile roof had become clogged with just accumulated dust. No leaves or debris, just dust which caused them to send water under the tiles. Oops!
2. Gutters not doing the proper drainage job? Water is overflowing or your downspouts continue to drip water even when the showers have ceased. These are signs that the gutters or downspouts have become clogged with leaves, etc.
3. Any ponding water around your foundation or in your yard? It may be that drains have become clogged or it maybe that the drainage in your landscaping needs to be reviewed. It could also be a sign that your sprinkler system has sprung a leak. You might check your water bill to see if there is a noticeable consumption of water.
These are just a few check-ups that a property owner can easily accomplish. Prevention is less costly that the after the fact repairs.
We're having a bit of drizzly weather here in Southern California's Inland Empire. The dampness and intermittent showers provide a good environment to do some checking around your property.
1. Any signs of leaks opening up in your ceilings? Maybe some of the sealing around pipes in your roof has deteriorated. Or maybe it would be good to have a roofer out to check the roof before any leakage occurs - that can save interior damage. I was surprised last winter to discover that over 22 years, the valleys of our tile roof had become clogged with just accumulated dust. No leaves or debris, just dust which caused them to send water under the tiles. Oops!
2. Gutters not doing the proper drainage job? Water is overflowing or your downspouts continue to drip water even when the showers have ceased. These are signs that the gutters or downspouts have become clogged with leaves, etc.
3. Any ponding water around your foundation or in your yard? It may be that drains have become clogged or it maybe that the drainage in your landscaping needs to be reviewed. It could also be a sign that your sprinkler system has sprung a leak. You might check your water bill to see if there is a noticeable consumption of water.
These are just a few check-ups that a property owner can easily accomplish. Prevention is less costly that the after the fact repairs.
posted by shirley harry at 8:33 AM
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