Winter in the Midwest seemed to last forever, after our long winter the warmth of spring is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. However, with every seasonal change comes a list of work for your home. Team Thrasher would like to share this checklist to help you target areas that need maintenance this spring. We hope that this list is helpful, leaving you time to enjoy the warm sunshine of spring.
- Inspect exterior siding, brickwork and stucco. Clean and repair as needed.
- Replace rotted siding or trim and repaint as necessary.
- Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts. The freeze and thaw cycles of winter can lead to damage and sags/dips.
- Inspect your roof for leaks or loose shingles. Make sure flashing is in good shape.
- Inspect concrete slabs for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs except pool decks should drain away from the home's foundation. Fill cracks with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete. If lifting is necessary contact Thrasher Today 1-800-827-0702 we can help!
- Check your chimney on the inside and outside. Make sure the damper is working properly and thoroughly shut.
- Weatherproof your windows and doors. Check all caulk lines and weather stripping, replace screens.
- Check our your heat/air unit, change all batteries in detectors. Change filters and clean the air purifier, but leave the rest to the pros.
- Prune landscaping and create good drainage. Maintain your plants shrubs to prevent soil erosion.
- Protect against bugs.
- Replace storm windows if in pour shape.
- Change batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Don't forget about your sump pump. Often time’s annual maintenance is forgotten until it is too late. Contact Thrasher Today [phone], We can help!
Thrasher maintenance includes, We will cycle and water test the pump operations, clean the sump liner of sediment and silt, change the batteries in alarm, flush and flood test Water Guard System, evaluate the discharge line and its potential for freezing. Perform inspection of foundation, grading and gutters.
