From our friends at SERPRO, a restoration company, comes these helpful hints.
Spring is just around the corner and I’d just like to give you a few tips to get ready for that weather that might come in handy for yourselves or your clients:

· Clean and inspect your rain gutters and down spouts of any blockages.

· Repair or replace roofing as needed.

· Be sure soffit vents are clean and unobstructed.

· Check for any cracks or peeling paint. This could indicate moisture retention.

· Fill low spots around foundations with clean fill dirt.

· Create slope away from the structure to drain runoff properly.

· Trim plants around building to avoid growth of mold or mildew.

· Make sure garden areas have adequate drainage.

· Apply a waterproofing coating to interior or exterior basement walls.

· When checking sprinkler systems and hose water pressure, if the pressure is low, shut off immediately and check for leaks in the basement.

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