30 — Friday, September 21, 1990 - Nath Shore News o* Flome fragt Give home an autumn checkup Get to the root of the problem before repainting your residence FALL WEEKENDS are ideal for homeowners to check their home’s exterior for those telltale signs that signal a need for home repair projects. A series of tips from home im- provement experts will help the homeowner assess the need for repainting the house. The telltale south side Begin your home inspection by examining the south side of your home, which is subjected to the most wear, to determine how your previous paint coat is holding up. Don’t make the mistake of try- ing to conceal problems by merely painting over them. The problem won't be solved and will just get worse in time. A few hours of work now will save more time and expense later on. Look high and low for problem areas. Here are a few things to look for and how best to handle them. Moisture damage Mildew, discoloration or extrac- tive bleeding is usually a sign of moisture damage, the most com- mon problem found on homes. Rain, frost, snow and fog all gradually attack even the toughest Check out roof From page 29 shingles age and become brittle, you'll do more damage by walking on the roof, Also, avoid walking in the valley areas as this will ag- gravate, rather than cure leaks. When reroofing is the inevitable solution, contact several reputable roofing contractors for estimates. In selecting materials don’t forget to evaluate the entire range of in- teresting new dimensional shingles available today. They offer the added benefit of great looks as well as a 20 to 25 year warranty. The new midweight shingles available in some parts of the country are also eminently af- fordable. In any case, don't just teroof with plain, ordinary shingles until you’ve seen the ‘others. 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