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Protecting Your Greatest Asset - Your Home
A well built home can go for years with little upkeep from the owner, but that isn't to suggest that the house doesn't need attention along the way. A contractor experienced in complete home renovations knows that failure to take basic steps to protect your home investment will lead to problems down the road.Some of the home maintenance items you should consider are:1. Yearly Termite Inspections - Most of the chemicals used today to control termites do not provide the long lasting defense of those from years past. This is because many of them have been banned for environmental reasons. It is very important to have thorough inspections performed annually because a home can be destroyed by these pests.2. Caulk as Necessary - Although some caulk materials are guaranteed for twenty years, most of them don't hold up even near that long because of conditions when applied and the quality of the application. Caulking is needed to seal out air and water, and a small breech can allow water into critical areas where it can cause mildew, rot framing, and present other moisture problems. Additionally, air intrusion can add to heating and cooling costs.3. Check HVAC Equipment - Not only is ... more

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