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Health & Fitness

Home Maintenance: Window Cleaning, Gutters and Roof Moss Control

As a home owner in the Seattle & Bellevue area, it’s important that your homes financial investment continues to grow and home values increase.  However, homes progressively deteriorate over time and will so if proper maintenance is not carried out.

While unforeseen damages, corrosion and or failures may still occur, even with the best upkeep in the world, everything has a limited shelf life, with a regular maintenance cycle you will minimize the need of major repairs or restoration.

Window Cleaning – Recommended 2-3 times per year in the early spring & summer months

Glass is a very porous material made primary of sand.  Regular cleanings will prevent dirt, grime and mineral stains from water & rain from becoming etched permanently into the glass.  Window cleaning will also help maintain that clean, new glass appearance all year round.

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Gutter Cleaning – Recommended twice a year in the Spring & Late Fall

Properly maintained gutters can save thousands of dollars in repair and prolong the life and value of your home by preventing water damage, rotten/wet roof fascia boards and standing water by your foundation, which could seep into your basement/foundation.

Gutters will start to pull away from the fascia board and can cause rot and water intrusion in your home.

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Roof Moss Control  Recommended twice a year in the summer & winter months

Roof moss can start to grow on a brand new roof in as little as a year if the conditions are right. Moss not only looks bad, but can cause your roof shingles to lift up exposing the nails to the elements. Moss also attracts unwanted birds and other animals that use it as nesting materials by pecking at the roof material. This can cause holes in the roof which can lead to water damage inside the home.

By having regular window cleaning, gutter cleaning and roof moss control done by a professional, you can avoid these common home repairs and protect your financial investment.


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