The winter is one of the roughest times of the year when it comes to the wear and tear that your home experiences. This means that you’ll want to do a few chores before winter hits in order to prevent home damage. The following are chores you should make sure you do:
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Trim Shrubs – Go around your house and trim the shrubs that are close to your foundation. Overgrown shrubs can channel water down your walls, which will lead to mold and sill rot.
- Replace Damaged Wood – Now is the time to replace any damaged wood on your exterior. Damaged wood will let rainwater get into the wall, which can cause rot and insect damage.
- Recaulk Bathtub Tiles – If the caulk in your bathtub tile has worn out, it can cause water to seep into your walls, which could lead to mold as well as serious water damage behind your tiles. Make sure that you recaulk your bathtub tiles.
These are a few chores that you should accomplish before winter hits. Be sure to contact us at Parker Young for additional tips for preventing home damage or for a professional mold and mildew removal service in Georgia.