WOW! What a Winter

3/10/2021 (Permalink)

Wow! What a Winter! 

Spring is just around the corner. Are you ready?
With spring comes more rain, as if we needed any more. That leaves only a few weeks to be ready for summer.
As we are all very aware, this has been a brutal winter. I recommend taking a close inspection of your facilities. With the winds, heavy rains, snow and the below normal cold there is good chance damage was done.  Preventative maintenance check list
• Door and window seals
• Rain gutters
• Rain gutter drains
• Roof
• Flashing around chimneys
• Roof drains
• Clear yard debris
• Clean parking lot drains
• Clear all exterior drains   When inspecting the roof, look for broken or missing shingles or any damaged components. Check the flashing around any pipes or vents that come through the roof. The rain gutters need to be clear of debris.
When inspecting the exterior walls of your building, look for any damage to the siding, deteriorated or missing caulking around the doors and windows, then make all necessary repairs.
Take a walk around the foundation, checking the condition of the vents, making sure the drain systems are free of debris and the grade allows the water run away from the building.  Preventative maintenance check list
• Foundation grading
• Leaking plumbing
• Missing insulation
• Clean the area around the sump pump
• Test the sump pump
• Check the foundation vents
• Make sure the vapor barrier is intact
• Check for pests
• Make sure the plumbing is properly insulated

Spend some time in the crawl space look for standing water, leaking pipes, pests or fallen insulation.
If you have any questions or need help in any of these areas, let me know and I will gladly be of assistance. As a FREE service, we would be happy to meet with you and your maintenance staff to discuss which areas to check, and the red flags that can alert you to issues before they affect your business. 
The Tip of the Month Quiz 

1. When inspecting the roof what are you looking for?
2. Can mold form inside walls if moisture seeps in?
3. Can standing water under a building cause health concerns?