Soffit Maintenance

Your home is most likely the biggest, most valuable investment you own. What are you doing to make sure it keeps its value? Home maintenance not only makes your home look great. Without regular proactive measures, your home's value could drop as much as 10%. Don't just focus on the upkeep inside the home. Here are seven essential outdoor maintenance tasks that you shouldn't forget about.

If your soffits are looking a little worn out or damaged, it may be time to replace them. Soffit helps protect the exterior of your home by adding much-needed ventilation to your attic and roof. If your soffit is getting old or it's been destroyed by pests, you need to either repair or replace it. Learn how to spot key signs of deterioration and whether you should repair or replace soffits.

Your gutters serve an important purpose. They catch rainwater and guide away from your roof and walls through a downpipe and into your drainage system. Gutters protect your home from water damage. But when they are not correctly maintained, they can get damaged and potentially leave your home open to problems such as mold and damp. When your gutter gets filled with leaves, it can cause a blockage. This can lead to cracks forming.