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Home & Family

Time for a Bit of Fall Maintenance

operating in that space. With staining and rusted fasteners
the extreme changes in tem- which may indicate a leak that
perature and humidity, it is a can cause structural damage.
good idea to inspect the attic Treating mold and mildew in
for moisture, mold, mildew an attic space is best left to the
and any other unwanted visi- professionals, and having less
tors. From squirrels, raccoons, items stored in the attic space
chipmunks and owls these
unwanted visitors only want makes maintenance much faster
the same safe dry space as the and less expensive.
human occupants. The ani- Another property to look
mal visitors can cause major at in the attic is the amount
damage to a home if ignored, of insulation that is present.
Jill Ryan ranging from causing water Fall is as great time of year to
As the seasons change with damage and damage to elec- increase the amount of insula-
the arrival of cooler weather, fall trical wiring to disease from tion located in the attic, before
is a great time of year to inspect their droppings. A quick visual winter sets in. The other condi-
the attic space of your home. inspection can confirm the exis- tion to inspect in the attic on
tence of most animal visitors.
Unlike other spaces in your The other visitors that a visual a regular basis is the ventila-
home, the attic must shoulder inspection should look for are tion. Proper attic ventilation is
the full assault of the seasons. insect infestations. From sting- crucial to keeping the attic
With freezing temperatures ing insects to carpenter ants or space in good condition. I view
in the winter and wildly high powder post beetles, a detailed attic ventilation to be one of the
temperatures in the summer, inspection gives peace of mind. most important factors in keep-
the attic space endures extreme Mold and mildew may be ing a home in great condition.
environmental conditions. harder to recognize in the attic Proper ventilation will lower Ryans Commercial Maintenance
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Mercer County Woman 23 September/October 2023