After a terrible start to the season, spring if finally here! It's time to get outside and finish those spring cleaning projects. In order to get your house in shape for the summer season Northbrook-based RGC24 (www.rgc24.com) offers these simple house maintenance tips:
1. Make sure the dehumidifier is working properly to alleviate humidity in the home, which may lead to mold.
2. Check siding and roofing shingles for winter damage – even one small crack or opening can let in moisture and lead to further interior damage. Additionally, check for leaks around windows.
3. Instead of waiting for the heat of the sun to cause further damage to exterior paint, get a jump start on the season so you won't be put on a wait list before its too late.
4. Cut back any trees or branches that may grow into the homes siding or roof and cause damage.
5. Clear out any winter debris from around the outdoor air conditioning compressor to prevent future breakdowns.
6. Clean and prepare swimming pool, pond or fountains before the maintenance crews get too busy.
7. Repair cracks in driveways, walkways and sidewalks.
8. Check vent screens to attic or crawl space are not damaged to prevent birds, raccoons, squirrels, etc. from entering the home.
9. Clean your BBQ grill of grease build-up from the previous season to avoid grease fires.
10. Inspect plumbing supply lines and drain systems every year.
Awareness of any potential issues can save homeowners grief AND dollars. It’s better to inspect and detect early signs!
ABOUT RGC24
RGC24 specializes in emergency response restoration, returning compromised residential and commercial property to its pre-loss condition. Whether it’s damage from water, flood, fire, smoke, or storms, RGC24 makes coping with a disaster manageable by providing “all you need under one roof” for emergency restoration, reconstruction, and property damage consulting needs. Focusing on the need for 24-hour, seven-day-a-week instant response and full in-house service and expertise in all areas of construction, RGC is able to reduce excessively high replacement costs, decrease restoration time, and eliminate the unpredictably long response time associated with the disaster restoration industry. For more information, please visit www.rgc24.com.
