22 - Fridays, September 1, 1987 - North Shore News

Avoid
| winter |
jmoisture|
damage

AS THE winter months approach,
riany homeowners may be con-
cerned about moisture damage
sometimes caused by rain and
snow,

Take advantage of pleasant fall
weather to repair and prepare your
home before winter.

Eliminate the cause of problems
before tackling the result of them.
First, thoroughly inspect your
home for clues of moisture dam-
age.

Check the following spots:

© Gutters, downspouts and ad-
jacent areas where there may be
backups or leaks, windows and
doors, and the ground level row of
boards or masonry.

© Old caulking materials where
gaps may have occurred.

* Masonry and roofing where
holes or seams may have appeared.

© Once you have sized up the
damage, follow these steps to help
prevent future problems:

* Repair any damage to your
roof and apply a roof coating if
needed.

» Clear dirt and debris out of
gutters and downspouts. Repair
them with a patching compound
and a coat of the proper paint.

Make sure that flashing under
shingles is secure, that it doesn’t
leak, and that it covers proper
areas,

© Caulk around problem areas
such as wall joints or cracks,
pipes through walls, window and
door frames, flashing, leaky gut-
ters and downspouts.

* Keep heavily-used decks and
porches in good repair by
recoating or repainting every two
to three years.

© Trim shrubbery away from
buildings to allow air circulation in
ground level areas.

© During the cold weather,
remember that the best safeguard
from potential ice dams, which can
cause moisture damage, is a well-
insulated, but also well-ventilated,
attic. If the attic can be kept at a
temperature comparable to the
outside, ice dams are less likely to
form.

Remember, proper insulation
and adequate ventilation together
help to prevent ice dams.

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