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Maintenance Tasks: July
Check all exterior walls for peeling or cracked paint. If
you decide to repaint your house yourself, you can cut this job
down to size by painting just one or two walls per year.
Typically, paint on south and west-facing walls deteriorates
faster and requires more frequent recoating than paint on north
or east-facing walls.
Carefully inspect brick or masonry siding for cracks or
missing mortar. Repair with fresh mortar or concrete caulk.
Inspect roofing material for cracks and loose or missing
shingles and repair as necessary. If you have access to attic
spaces, check underneath the roof for stains that indicate
leaks, especially from "flashed" areas in roof valleys and
around chimneys and vent stacks.
Inspect the operation of automatic light timers and
motion-detector systems, especially if you plan a vacation.
Prune trees and shrubs so that branches do not come in
contact with exterior siding.
Clean and repair cracks in concrete driveways using epoxy
patching material. Repair asphalt driveways using asphalt
patching material. Seal asphalt driveways every other year.
Inspect foundation walls for signs of termites --tunnels or
dirt bridges. If you suspect termites, contact a professional
exterminator.
Learn more about keeping termites away from your home...
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