How to Get the Exterior of Your House Ready for Spring in 3 Easy Steps
Intro: How to Get the Exterior of Your House Ready for Spring in 3 Easy Steps
A little sprucing up can go a long way when it comes to the exterior of your home.
STEP 1: Make a Place to Sit
When creating a place to sit it is important to keep these things in mind:
· Exterior wood needs to be treated or naturally resistant to decay
· A roof can give you a nice place to sit in the shade, avoid bird droppings or a light rain
· If you build a structure yourself make sure to work with your local building department to make sure your structure is built to code and safe for your family and friends.
STEP 2: Repair Damaged or Missing Areas of Siding and Trim
Things to consider while repairing your siding and trim:
· If you are patching large areas of missing or deteriorated siding you should install a house wrap over the sheathing
· Used wood grip split less siding nails when working with cedar siding
· Caulk gaps or cracks in the siding
STEP 3: Add Some Paint
Some things to consider when painting:
· Scrape loose paint
· Prime bare wood
· Pick colors that will look good with your roof and neighborhood
2 Comments
SlavicFMJ 10 years ago
Holly crap, that was a lot of work you put into the house, and it looks nothing like what it was before! Great job!
Lectric Wizard 10 years ago
Amazing job, doesn't look like the same house!! CHEERS!