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Mold: A musty smell or mold growing on your drywall can indicate that your siding is no longer properly protecting your home and that moisture is getting into its interior. Mold growing on the siding itself, particularly near the seams, is a signal that water is permeating the siding.
What type of soil do you have? – There are limitless types of soil that affect where and how you build your new deck. If your soil has a sandy base it is great for your landscaping endeavors. But building codes may require that you pour concrete footings. Clay based soil can produce more runoff and you will need to put in a drainage system to divert the water away from your deck.
Retaining Walls
Evaluate the terrain of your yard – If you are dealing with a fairly level surface your building project will most likely not be that complicated. In the event you have uneven terrain, you will have to consider grading the area or possibly building a retaining wall.
Keep tabs on decks, siding and trim. Will you need to perform touch-up work before winter? Order paint and be ready for the first cooler days of early autumn.
Gutters
Inspect gutters and clean out any leafy debris. Summer thunderstorms won’t faze you if your gutters are in good working order.
Siding
The siding on your home is it’s most prominent exterior feature and likely one of the first things a guest noticed when they pull up to your doorstep. From a protective standpoint, your siding’s primary purpose is to protect your residence from nature’s elements. The lifespan of a property’s siding greatly depends on the material it is comprised of. This makes it so important to recognize signs that your old siding is nearing the end of its life so that it can be replaced before substantial damage occurs.