DO-IT-YOURSELF REPAIRS
THE INTERIOR
Are stairway pickets four inches or less apart? Are there any water stains on the attic roof sheathing?
Look around ridge vents. plumbing vents, fascia boards, rafters, etc. Are there any cracked or damaged roof truss members or rafters? Attic framing (ridge beams, hip and valley ridge beams, rafters, etc.) should be properly braced. Does the exposed fiberglass insulation in the garage or basement have asbestos?
THE ROOF
Clean gutters, downspouts and roof valleys. Replace leaky gutters. Replace missing roof shingles. Extend downspouts away from the foundation. Check roof protrusions to see if there are any leaks in the attic. Clean all debris out of the attic.
CRAWL SPACE
Do any excessive standing water, gravel or drainage issues exist? Are there any rotten wood subfloor or joists around the bathroom/kitchen plumbing? Are vents to the exterior provided? Clean out debris. Is the plastic vapor barrier continuous?
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