To help protect your most valuable asset ~ YOUR HOME ~ look for potential issues and repair them before they cause extreme damage to your home and your savings.

HAZARDOUS DECK

Look for water stains where the deck ties to the house. Ongoing water leakage can lead to wood decay, weakening the deck structure and the house. If you have any doubt about the structural integrity of the deck, call a professional to investigate.  Rid your deck of moss and mold to help prevent wood decay and slips and falls on your decks and steps. 

FOUNDATION CRACKS or LEAKS

Hairline cracks in foundation walls might be the result of concrete curing or minor settling and aren't automatically cause for alarm. Water sealing your foundation is important to keep moisture from causing mold and mildew issues in your basement, which can health issues for your family.  Water can also cause wood to rot and decay which may lead to structural issues in your homes framing.  Call a professional to help solve these issues.   

CLOGGED GUTTERS or DOWNSPOUTS

Clear gutters of debris and check them for corrosion, joint separation, and loose fasteners. Flush out downspouts and unclog leader pipes. Leaders should extend at least 5 feet to direct water away from the foundation. Keeping your gutter free of debris will help keep the water flowing freely and decrease the likely hood of backs ups which can cause trim boards to rot or decay and paint to fail.  Call a professional to clean and inspect your gutters and trim and prevent potential issues with your home.

LEAKY ROOF

Leaks typically occur around an inadequately flashed chimney, skylight, or other openings. They're easiest to spot in the attic; inspect the rafters for water stains. Patching leaks is best left to a professional. While the contractor is on the roof, have him clean leaves from roof valleys. Examine the siding under roof eaves, and the ceilings in the rooms below, for water or discoloration, indications that ice dams might have created leaks along the roof edge.  Inspect the roof for cracked, curled, or missing shingles. Asphalt shingles typically last 20 years. Call a professional if you are unsure if you need repairs to your home.

Deck before (Photo by: Breakwater Design & Build, Inc )

Rot Found ~A  Leaking  window was an indication that there were problems.  During inspection there was rot found along the entire deck ~ no flashing was installed when the deck was built ~ (Photo by: Breakwater Design & Build, Inc )

Rot Removed ~ New Framing, window, flashing and siding installed. (Photo by: Breakwater Design & Build, Inc )

New deck built with stairs, storage bench and lattice (Photo by: Breakwater Design & Build, Inc )