Get Your Dallas Home Ready For Spring
Performing home maintenance can add 1% to the value of your home each year, according to a study by the University of Connecticut and Syracuse University. With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to deal with any issues brought on by winter. As a general rule, you should spend around 1% of the value of your property on home maintenance. So, what things should you focus on to ensure your Dallas property is ready for spring?
Clean out gutters
Luckily, Texas usually doesn’t experience extreme weather conditions during the winter. But, it does happen, as the North American Ice Storm of 2017 showed. Even when there isn’t awful weather, winter is bad news for your gutters. Leaves blown from trees, flying debris, twigs, and moss commonly block gutters. As the season comes to an end, it’s important you clear out your gutters. This is a crucial piece of home maintenance as blocked gutters cause problems, including leaks that lead to dampness and mold. Foundation and structural issues are also possible, and your gutters could even buckle and break.
Check your roof
Dallas is well known for having strong winds due to how flat the area is. The Garland/Rowlett tornado winds in 2015 are believed to have hit 180 mph. Winds like this can do a lot of damage to the roof of your home. Strong winds can dislodge roof tiles and let water in. Problems, such as water damage and mold can then occur. During winter, your roof may also be badly affected by tree branches, snow, and ice. Roof flashing also deteriorates over time, although it can have a lifespan of up to 30 years. If it loosens or is poorly fitted, a leak may develop. You should check your roof at the end of winter for any signs of damage and arrange repairs, if needed. A professional roofer Dallas will thoroughly inspect your roof and advise whether a repair can be done or whether a new roof needs to be put on your home.
A lick of paint
Sudden changes in temperature can have a bad impact on the paint on your home. When it’s cold the paint can chip, flake, bubble or peel off, leaving your home looking fair from appealing. Wet weather is also problematic for paint as it causes expansion. The end of winter or start of the spring is the perfect time to give your home a lick of paint and make it look like new again. The Spruce recommends painting exterior house walls in temperatures above 50°F. Anything below this can affect the application and drying process of the paint, so make sure you check the weather before picking up your paintbrush.
Regular home maintenance is crucial if you want to keep your property looking great. It’s also financially beneficial to maintain your home before the spring as it will save you spending out on big repairs in the long-run and the value of your home will surge.
