Archive for August, 2010

How to keep windows sealed?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

We can adopt various measures to seal windows. To seal cracks developed on windows, use caulk. If you don’t seal cracks, heat during winters and cold air condition during summers will leak out. Besides, it may invite bugs and make it their breeding ground. You can weather-strip your windows by the help of a professional if you don’t know how to do it.

You can choose a number of sealing options depending upon the climate you live in. You may choose a vinyl storm window that has two sealed layers if glass and is good for any climate. Plastic can also be used as a sealer but it involves a lot of hazards. Weatherstripping caulking is good for windows as it can be easily peeled off later. It never messes up with your paint and perfectly seals up the middle or bottom of windows. Before opting for any options, you can consult a professional for a better idea.

How to deck up your home for the monsoons?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Enjoy the monsoons but also make your home ready for that. Here is a list of suggestions for decking up your home during monsoons:
• Check out the roof for crack or wreckage around the chimney, skylights, vents, antennas, wires, air-conditioning elbows and repair them.

Install lightning rods to protect your home from lightening.
• Cover up your patio to save it from the rain.
• Also trim down branches of trees hanging over the roof of your house, they might damage windows or foam roof during storms.
• Very important, install rain gutters to deflect rainwater away from your house.
• Protect your entire home with a trustable surge protection.

Besides these, you can beautify the interiors of your home using bright and colorful accessories. After the monsoons, you may paint the exteriors of your home, rectify the damages caused by the rains and revamp your yard. These are the things you may consider for your home during monsoons.

Why a house should have clean gutters?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Gutters can be the prime region for growth of various small trees, ferns and debris. These often seep into the sewage causing enough problems. If gutters are not clean, then it may lead to many problems in your home like damaging sides, roof, fascia boards and even foundation.

A house should have clean gutters due to these reasons:
• Water clogged gutters lead to severe damages in the walls and roof.
• It is helps in repairing minor faults very easily by locating them on time. Your work can be done very simply using just nails and a hammer.
• Replacement of damaged pieces during rainy months is often required as that time it is worst affected.

Best way is to prevent shrubs and trees from growing over your house. Even if you have them, prune them regularly. Always check if it is getting clogged with debris and make sure to clean your gutters at least twice a year.