Spring Maintenance Checklist

Gutters and downspouts:

Pull leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Reattach gutters that have pulled away from the house. Run a hose on the roof and check for proper drainage. If leaks exist, dry the area and use caulking or epoxy to seal the leak.

Siding:

Clean siding with a pressure washer to keep mold from growing. Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure. If wood is showing through, sand the immediate area and apply a primer coat before painting. If paint is peeling, scrape loose paint and sand smooth before painting.

Exterior caulking:

Inspect caulking and replace if deteriorating. Scrape out all of the eroding caulk and re caulk needed area.

Window sills, door sills, and thresholds:

Fill cracks, caulk edges, repaint or replace if necessary.

Window and door screens:

Clean screening and check for holes. If holes are bigger than a quarter, that is plenty of room for bugs to climb in. Patch holes or replace the screen. Save bad screen to patch holes next year. Tighten or repair any loose or damaged frames and repaint. Replace broken, worn, or missing hardware. Wind can ruin screens and frames if they are allowed flap and move so make sure they are securely fastened. Tighten and lubricate door hinges and closers.

Hot water heater:

Flush tank and clean burner area. For tank less hot water heaters a heat exchange flushing and combustion cleaning should be completed.

Roof:

Inspect roof surface flashing, eaves, and soffits. Perform a thorough cleaning. Check flashing around all surface projections and sidewalls.

Deck and porches:

Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs, and railings for loose members and deterioration. Open decks and wood fences need to be treated every 4-6 years, depending on how much exposure they get to sun and rain. If the stain doesn’t look like it should or water has turned some of the wood a dark grey, call Sinrom Construction to treat your deck.