Spring couldn’t come too soon. Or could it?  Is your home ready for the transition from winter to spring?  It’s time to start thinking about your spring home checklist.  Extreme weather can cause damage to your home.  Cold weather targets several places around your home.  Let’s take a look at the list.

Check your roof
We have had more snow this winter than usual.  You should inspect your roof to make sure the freezing and thawing of ice and snow has not lifted the edge of any shingles.  Pay close attention to the area around chimneys and skylights.

Clean your gutters
You should also check your gutters for debris, corrosion, and any joint or fastener problems. Flush out the downspouts and make sure they flow away from your foundation.

Inspect your foundation
Check your foundation for cracks.  If you find any, don’t be alarmed as concrete is expected to form small cracks over time. These do not pose a threat to the structural integrity of your foundation.  Look for cracks wider than a quarter inch.  Mark them with tape or spray paint and check them again in 6 months.  If they haven’t developed into bigger cracks, fill the cracks with epoxy.  If the cracks are larger than a quarter of an inch, you should contact a structural engineer to inspect your foundation.

Check your air conditioning
It’s a good idea to have your air conditioning serviced before it gets hot.  Nobody wants to find out that their air conditioning doesn’t work once it’s hot.  In most cases, it is best to hire an HVAC technician to do the maintenance on your AC.

Inspect your windows
Check your windows for air gaps.  Over time, air gaps can form around your windows and window seals.  If cracks can be caulked without compromising the functionality of the window, fill the cracks with silicone caulk.  If cracks cannot be filled without compromising the window, it is time to think about replacing the windows or hiring a professional to perform maintenance on them.

You should not have to spend more than a few hours inspecting your home for the items on this list. If you don’t feel comfortable performing these inspections, you should consider hiring a professional to do the work.  Master Home Medic can inspect your home to make sure it’s ready for spring and summer.

For more information about Master Home Medic, call (865) 458-0416 or visit our web site at MasterHomeMedic.com