Building Maintenance Going Into Summer

6/15/2022 (Permalink)

Sunny weather is the best time to spruce up your commercial property. Let’s go over a few maintenance tips that can help your Cullman or Blount county property.

1. Gutters and Downspouts – sticks, leaves and debris can build up in the tracks of your gutters and clog downspouts over the fall and winter months, which could lead to water intrusion. Water intrusion could lead to water damage, mold, or deterioration of building materials. 
2. Roof Inspection – getting your roof inspected once a year is one of the best ways to prevent roof leaks. If you notice loose tiles, shingles, or hail damage, contact a roofing company to address any issues. 
3. Exterior Washing – the wet summer weather can bring in dirt and moss to the exterior of your building. With a pressure washer, you can easily remove, dirt, dust, grime, moss and the like from walls, fences, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks to maintain the outside of your property.
4. Fresh Coat of Paint – New paint can provide a new protective layer to your structure. helping to fight against the risk of potential damages from outside forces.
5. Clean up vegetation around the building – the summer months bring high heat and dry conditions which can increase the chances of fire. Trim or remove vegetation that has dried up to help reduce the risk of fire spreading to the building.