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Routine Maintenance Many Homeowners Neglect

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Most home maintenance gets done because the needs are visible and cannot be ignored. Having the lawn landscaped, the driveway plowed, the furnace cleaned, and the septic tank pumped are rarely forgotten. Painting or siding the house is completed after a decade or so because it begins to look shabby and decreases the property value. There are some important maintenance tasks that are typically forgotten. The Roof Having the roof and gutters inspected annually is often neglected because people do not think about it. It is an honest mistake but one that can result in severe damage, costly repairs, and compromised health for family members. Cleaning the roof gets neglected as well. The traditional method for cleaning the roof was power washing that used hot water and minimal pressure. Problems with this method include loose shingles and mold and mildew collecting under the surface. A safer alternative is Pressure Washing. This also uses water and pressure but with a few key differenc