Fall checklist to prepare for Winter

Before the Fall season disappears into severe snow and ice weather, you need to prepare your exteriors for the long Winter months ahead. Accomplish these tasks this Fall before it’s too late.
1. Clean and stain your deck. A professional low pressure, steam clean and stain application will help your deck survive another season of snow and ice. Deck cleaning and deck staining is one of our most popular maintenance services.
2. Caulk around windows and doors. Check the joints in window and door frames. If the gaps between siding and window or door frames are bigger than the width of a nickel, you need to reapply exterior caulk.
3. Clean out the gutters. If your gutters are full of debris, water can back up against the house and damage roofing, siding and wood trim. Also, it may cause leaks and ice dams. Inspect for missing or damaged gutters, soffits, and fascia boards and repair them. Installing gutter guards is ideal to prevent and deter future build up.

Outdoor Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Home

With the weather warming up, you are likely eager to get outside and enjoy your outdoor areas. After the winter months, you may see some damage to your home, deck, concrete, roof or some areas that need special attention. If you can't tackle your checklist alone, hire a professional to help complete projects. Here are ideas for outdoor spring cleaning:

Wash the house.  If you do not wash your home’s exterior regularly, mold, mildew, dirt, and many other contaminants can become embedded in your home’s siding. In addition to the negative impact this has on your home’s beauty and curb appeal, it will also quickly destroy your home’s exterior. Professional power washing can offer a low pressure, high heat steam clean that will far surpass the capabilities of the typical cold water pressure washer.

Check your gutters. From the late fall through the winter months, falling leaves, twigs and other debris can clog your gutters and prevent them from moving water away from your home. Having clogged gutters can even be responsible for roof leaks and basement water damage. Cleaning your gutters on a regular basis is the best way to prevent damage to your home and yard.

Get your deck ready for summer fun. Wood, stone and composite decks can harbor mold and mildew that begins to grow as soon as spring and summer heat arrives. Save yourself some time and have your deck professionally cleaned, so that you are ready to set up your patio furniture. Choosing the right service is based on the condition of your deck and whether you plan to stain it. Staining is necessary to protect the surface from weather, foot and paw traffic, mold or mildew, and other residue.

Get your driveway sealed. Winter de-icing and other contaminants can cause cracking and chipping that become quickly become irreversible damages. Driveways and other walkways should be power washed and sealed annually to reduce further cracking or chipping.