Winter is the perfect time of year of the Sunshine Coast to head outside and give your home a good clean. However, a word of caution, if you are unsure how to handle any of the jobs, especially working at heights, please call a local professional. Don’t take any unnecessary risks to save a few dollars. It’s not worth it!
With that in mind, checking your roof can help you prevent unnecessary water leaks and save money. In our coastal climate nails can rust and should be replaced if they do to ensure the integrity of the roof is not compromised.
While your working at heights check your gutters and clean out any trash. Leaving damp trash in your gutters for extended periods will affect their integrity and cause leaks. In bushfire zones giving your gutters a thorough clean in winter will make the job easier in the seasons ahead when it’s essential to keep gutters clean to protect your home.
Another element of the roofing space which will need attention is solar panels. Winter is the ideal time to clean them to ensure effiency and keep them working at full capacity. Follow the cleaning instructions of your installer or call a local contractor who can do the work for you.
Walls and Windows
Once the roof and gutters are cleaned schedule some time to wash down the walls and windows. Oh, and don’t forget the eaves and outdoor area roofing! While you work check any timber or paintwork for signs of deterioration. From there you can do any maintenance work or apply touch ups to paint work. Keeping on top of the cleaning can extend the life of paint work and ensure you pick up any unexpected damage to your property.
Pools and Pergolas
Similarly to other outside areas, giving your pool and pergola area a good clean is vital to ensuring longevity. Take time to clean grout, check tiles as well as ensuring your fencing is secure. Again, check timber post and frame work, especially when near gardens, to ensure no nasty critters are lurking!
Scheduling regular outdoor home maintenance is an important part of home ownership. Calling a professional may be need but often times gathering family and friends round to give you a hand and putting on a bbq can get your jobs knocked off quickly. As others help you out schedule a time to help them. Many hands make light work, and having a little fun as you work makes the time go quickly!
Winter on the Sunshine Coast is a great time to care for your home and consider how your home is functioning. Most importantly thought, if you get through your to-do list in Winter you can head outdoors for all your favourite activities come Spring!
