Winter is gone along with cold, ice and snow, but it may have left its mark on the exterior of your home. Now that spring is here, it’s time to do your exterior home inspection to fix any problems left by Old Man Winter. Walk around the exterior of the house and check for the following things:
Roof: Inspect the roof for damaged, loose or blistered shingles. Have damaged shingles replaced if they are on less that 20% of the roof. If the damaged shingles cover more than 20% of the roof, you may need to re-roof.
Gutters/Soffits: Check for proper drainage, leaks, or holes; and any areas pulling away from the house. Also make sure the downspouts are at least 5 feet away from you foundation walls. Examine fascia and soffit boards. Replace if they are soft or rotting to prevent water from getting into your attic.
Windows/Doors: Take off storms and replace with screens, check the caulking, look for worn/broken hardware, paint chipping, and deteriorating weather stripping. Clean out basement window wells. If needed, replace the caulking if you find it is cracked or soft, because it prevents moisture from getting inside your walls and causing mold.
Siding: Paint peeling, deterioration or rot, pieces pulling from house, cracks, & holes. Touch up any areas that need paint before they deteriorate further. Inspect bricks and concrete blocks for cracked mortar or loose joints. If the siding is damaged too severely with cracks, holes or deterioration you may need to consider replacement siding.
Air Conditioners: Clean all debris on/around system, change filter and check the condenser on a central air system. If you have window units, check for wear, that the filter is clean and test to make sure it has enough Freon.
Trees: Trim branches and shrubs that are touching your home which can provide a pathway for bugs or excess moisture to enter your home. Also clean up fallen limbs, branches and other debris around the house to help prevent a pathway for wood-eating insects (termites).
If you notice any problems repair these items promptly. It’s these little things that if left unattended that lead to costly major damage in the future. So, as soon as the weather permits nip it in the bud! Then enjoy your lazy days of summer with the satisfaction of a well maintained house!
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During the window replacement process, Paul Poteet’s better half requested replacing their ordinary picture windows with beautiful, state-of-the-art bay windows. More than being a beautiful addition to their home, Mrs. P knew a bay window would open up their living space in a whole new way.
Unique’s Triple Ten Bay and Bow windows will make your rooms feel more welcoming and spacious by adding 3-dimensional depth and light. As a custom remodeler, we can build a beautiful bay or bow window to fit most window sizes. Because of the unique shape of the bay or bow window, we have incorporated specially designed seats, headers and roofs to prevent sagging and ensure energy efficiency and a tight custom fit.
For more information on how a bay or bow window could enhance the look and feel of your home, contact us today!
Although Paul Poteet may be a local celebrity, he is no different than most homeowners in Central Indiana when it comes to his windows. Paul did not notice his windows were getting older and more inefficient until he felt it.
His first clue that there may be an issue with his windows came to him when he was becoming uncomfortable in his own home; the temperature of the air around the window was not the same as the temperature of the air in other areas of the home, and the windows were not blocking the outside noise as well as he would have liked, which is important in his line of work.
Replacing the windows is not something most homeowners do for fun, which is why they do not notice their windows are working inefficiently until they cause them some sort of discomfort. And who is to blame them? Quite a bit of energy and time is necessary when researching replacement window options. You have every right to be comfortable in your own home. We make the first step easy. Contact Unique, we’ll show you options, leave you with valuable information and advice, and who knows, you might find that the process is easier – and more comfortable – than you thought.
Unique is running a sweepstakes unlike any we’ve offered before. We are giving away $50,000 in prizes, and the best part is there is more than one winner!
During the 2012 Christmas season, Unique will draw a total of 15 winners. The first place winner will receive the grand prize of $25,000 in home improvements. Two second place winners will receive a $5,000 bath makeover. Three third place winners will receive a brand new, $2,500 entry door. Four fourth place winners will receive $1,000 in handyman services, or if they see no need for handyman services, they can opt for $250 in cash. Five fifth place winners will receive $500 in handyman services, or they may opt for $100 cash.
In addition to this end-of-the-year sweepstakes, we are giving one lucky winner a prize each month! Just by entering the sweepstakes, you are automatically enrolled into the monthly drawing. The monthly prizes are valued at $500 and there is a new prize each month.
The monthly prizes are: an American Flyer four piece luggage set, half carat diamond stud earrings, Bosch 2 HP 4-Gallon 120 PSI Electric Air Compressor, Husqvarna 4-cycle Straight Gas String Trimmer, KitchenAid Mixer, Weber Gas Grill, 2-Hampton Adirondack Chairs, Nikon 12 MP Coolpix Digital Camera, Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle, Indianapolis Colts Counter Top Fridge, Wüsthof Ikon Knife Set, and a luxurious bedding ensemble.
We are excited to offer our neighbors and friends in Central Indiana the opportunity to win. Enter the contest today!
Unique Home Solutions is Indiana's trusted home remodeler, our services include replacement windows, vinyl siding replacement, attic insulation, exterior doors, gutter protection, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling and basement waterproofing. We serve all of Central Indiana, including Indianapolis, Bloomington, Muncie, Lafayette, Carmel, Terre Haute, Columbus, West Lafayette, Anderson, Kokomo, Noblesville, & Richmond, IN. We offer vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, metal roofing, shingle roofing, bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, basement waterproofing, replacement doors, gutters, and insulation.
Unique Home Solutions Services the Following Areas of Central Indiana: Alexandria, Anderson, Arlington, Austin, Avon, Batesville, Bedford, Beech Grove, Bloomington, Brazil, Brookville, Brownsburg, Cambridge City, Camby, Carmel, Centerville, Cloverdale, Comiskey, Coatesville, Columbus, Connersville, Crawfordsville, Crothersville, Danville, Delphi, Denver, Edinburgh, Elwood, Falmouth, Fairmount, Fishers, Frankfort, Franklin, Freedom, French Lick, Gas City, Greensburg, Greenfield, Greentown, Greenwood, Hagerstown, Hartford City, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Lafayette, Laurel, Lebanon, Lewisville, Liberty, Linton, Logansport, Loogootee, Losantville, Lyons, Madison, Marion, Middletown, Milan, Mitchell, Montecello, Mooresville, Muncie, Nashville, New Castle, New Palestine, North Vernon, Oolitic, Orleans, Owensburg, Paoli, Plainfield, Pekin, Peru, Portland, Richmond, Rockville, Rosedale, Rushville, Salem, Scipio, Scottsburg, Seymour, Shelbyville, Sheridan, Sillivan, Spencer, Straughn, Terre Haute, Trafalgar, Union City, Veedersburg, Westfield, West Lafayette, Whiteland, Williamsburg, Williamsport, Winchester, Worthingon, Yorktown, Zionsville
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