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MARCRAFT Spring Maintenance Tips

5/13/2014

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It finally looks like the cold months are leaving us, which means it is time to prepare your home for the sunny days ahead!
Here are some helpful tips to keep your home in tip top shape this season:

• Replace your furnace filters and have a technician inspect the furnace fan belt
• Inspect the roof visually from the ground if possible – if you have to go onto the roof, wear a safety harness or hire a contractor.
• Clean gutters and down-pipes, and make sure downspouts and splash pads drain away from walls and foundation
• Inspect caulking inside and out, and touch-up or replace where needed with products designed for the job
• Clean windows and window tracks
• Turn on the interior water supply to hose bibs and exterior faucets, and check for leaks
• Check for loose or leaky gutters. Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement or crawl space. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear and free of debris.  
• Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding, which can lead to foundation flooding and damage. Also, when water pools in these low areas in summer, it creates a breeding ground for insects.  
• Inspect concrete slabs for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs except pool decks should drain away from the home’s foundation. Fill cracks with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete.  
• Check outside hose faucets for freeze damage. Turn the water on and place your thumb or finger over the opening. If you can stop the flow of water, it is likely the pipe inside the home is damaged and will need to be replaced. While you’re at it, check the garden hose for dry rot.  
• Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service the outside unit of the air conditioning system. Clean coils operate more efficiently, and an annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Change interior filters on a regular basis.  
• Check your gas- and battery-powered lawn equipment to make sure it is ready for summer use. Clean equipment and sharp cutting blades will make yardwork easier.

Marcraft Homes is a luxury custom home builder, building and renovating quality residential homes in Metro Vancouver since 2003. Are you thinking of a major home renovation in Metro Vancouver? Call or email Erynn today and ask for the Marcraft Welcome Kit, our free information gathering tool you can use and share with the Marcraft team to help plan and organize your next home renovation project.

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