Spring is the perfect season to bring a fresh perspective to your home. You may already be thinking about getting your roofing system checked by a contractor, but you can also put more focus on other areas of your home that need improvement. For instance, you can also consider repainting your interiors or replacing your old windows.
Unlike the hot summer sun, the constant mild temperatures and weather conditions are great for having home improvement projects done during spring. Take this opportunity to upgrade your home and add more convenience to your daily way of life. If you want to maximize your enjoyment of the warm and sunny days of summer, you’ll need to start on some of your home improvement projects this spring.
Planning maintenance checks on your roofing system this spring won’t be enough to reinvigorate your home for the summer months. Lask Exterior Solutions, LLC shares some of the top projects you can start doing this spring:
Repaint Your Interiors
You’ve got to start improving your home somewhere, and this is an easy way to do it. Whether you hire a professional to paint for you or plan on doing it yourself, it’s a simple and cost-effective way to update your home and add a refreshing look to a room.
You can check the trending colors of the season to know what goes well with your room’s interior design, but we suggest choosing a color scheme that reflects your home’s architecture as well as your sense of style. Spring colors usually include vibrant greens and deep browns, as well as rosy pastel pinks and bold blues. You can choose neutral colors such as white if it helps to bring them together in harmony.
Repair/Replace Your Roof
A well-maintained roof will keep your home safe and dry throughout the year. But it can sometimes sustain damage from excess snow and ice buildup, which means it can get heavy on a weak roof. When ice dams are formed in the gutter or edge of the roof, they may also prevent proper drainage and cause water to leak into the home’s interior. Ice can even go underneath your shingles to melt, causing it to rot and compromise its effectiveness.
With a trusted and experienced roofing contractor, they’ll do a thorough inspection of your roof. They know that it’s one of the most important parts of your home, so they’ll check each part for signs of damage and whether they’ll need to be repaired or replaced. Not only will they check for damaged shingles, but they’ll also make it a priority to check your roof for any other damage such as water spots on exterior walls, rust stains where the exterior walls meet the roof, and water stains on your interior walls and ceiling.
Check/Replace Your Gutters
The spring weather is more than perfect to clean and maintain your gutters! You’ll need to inspect them if they’re blocked, damaged, or out of place. You can choose to inspect them yourself to determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced. However, it’s also important to clean them thoroughly to eliminate any debris that may have clogged your gutters in recent months. This also prevents the water from pooling around the foundation and leaking into your basement.
When cleaning your gutters, be sure to look for any signs of cracks, rust, and mold. Your downspouts should also be in good condition so that they can direct the water runoff safely away from your home’s foundations. If you find some damage on your gutters, have them replaced by professional roofers so that they’ll be ready for the rain showers scattered throughout the season. Doing this will also prepare your roof against any unexpected storms that come your way.
Fix Up Your Windows
Your windows may have an air leak and you might not notice unless you check them closely. To know for sure, you can check for air leaks with a smoke test. But before you do this, ensure that you close all windows and doors and turn off all combustion appliances. Afterward, turn on your bathroom and kitchen fans to create negative air pressure and suck in outside air through any crack or gap around windows and doors. Hold a burning incense stick to a window and observe its smoke. If it fluctuates and pulls inward, then you may have an air leak on your windows.
The smoke test may not always be accurate in determining whether you have air leaks on your windows, so we also suggest having it checked by a trusted window and roofing contractor to know what needs to be done. They’ll usually replace the caulking to seal up any gaps and prevent any future leaks.
Your windows should also operate with ease for more convenience. But if you’re already planning on getting a replacement, we recommend installing more energy-efficiency windows. They may be a bit expensive upfront, but this is because they’re usually double- or multi-paned and will help lower future air conditioning and heating costs.
Repair/Replace Your Siding
Installing new siding can instantly reinvigorate your home especially if it looks old and weathered. You don’t necessarily have to replace your siding completely, but if you already notice extensive damage sustained from recent months, then a full replacement will be more cost-effective in the long run.
Make sure to check all the exterior walls and siding for needed repairs. Doing this yourself can be a bit tedious depending on the size of your home, so we suggest hiring a trusted contractor for a more thorough inspection. They’ll also check if your siding’s condition has been affected by the recent winter moisture and whether rot has started to progress in some parts of your home’s exterior. They’ll also look for gaps, cracks, waves, water stains, and uneven layers of your siding and address them accordingly.
Whether you’re looking for trusted roofers or need your siding and windows replaced, don’t hesitate to call Lask Exterior Solutions, LLC to get the job done. Call us today at (815) 964-2220 or fill out our online contact form. We serve our customers in Rockford and nearby IL areas, so talk to us today!