12 / 2 Fastline Road, Truganina, VIC, 3029
12 / 2 Fastline Road, Truganina, VIC, 3029

Maintenance Tips

At Sierra Homes, we understand that building maintenance is essential for your house’s longevity. There is a set of defined tasks that minimizes the risk of unforeseen wearing and reduce repair costs. These tasks also help you boost service and safety requirements. After all, your house needs caring and maintenance like any other assets you may own to keep it new and notably uphold its worth.

Similarly, monitoring landscape is crucial when constructing a house as the soil in the vicinity takes time to resettle. Proper process makes the landscaping slope away from your house. Here we share some of the critical tips to maintain your house.

Plumbing

As mentioned above, proper landscaping is essential as it enables the rainwater to drain away from the house. Similarly, it is also imperative to maintain good plumbing and drainage system as it can be one of the common issues over time.

To avoid plumbing issues:
  • Regular checks on pipes, showers, toilets, and faucets for leaks can avoid common plumbing issues.
  • Seek professional help if the issue is beyond your ability to fix.
  • Identify hazards that could cause problems in the future.

Drainage system

It is fundamental to maintain the highest standards in terms of sanitation. A proper drainage system allows dirty water and waste to flow away from your house. Failing to maintain a good drainage system can bring forth a plethora of problems.

Drainage system maintenance: 
  • Conduct periodic inspections of the drainage system.
  • Practicing weed control enables you to identify damages in valves or fittings.
  • Use appropriate chemicals to flush out the blockage.
  • Seek skilled assistance for proper drainage system maintenance.
  • Avoid pouring items into the drains that may cause blockage.

Flooring

Your house floor is prone to get worn out over time. It lays the groundwork for your entire house, and it is critical to ensure that its maintenance is optimum. Flooring such as “vinyl flooring” and “wood flooring” requires the most care. A periodic inspection ensures safeguarding the floor and improving its longevity.

Steps for floor maintenance: 
  • Identifying and giving extra care to high-traffic areas.
  • Avoid wearing heavy shoes and high heels on vinyl floors to avoid damage.
  • Minimizing the use of harsh chemicals to clean new floors.
  • Regular sweeping and moping and cleaning up any spills at the earliest.

Concrete Slab

Another important aspect of your building foundation is the concrete slab underneath your house floor. Mostly, these are long-lasting and require minimalistic maintenance. However, just like the floors, it is vital to keep the concrete slab well maintained at all times to extend the life of the concrete.

Maintenance steps for the concrete slab:
  • Periodic cleaning of the slab.
  • Repairing visible and damaging cracks in the concrete.
  • Ensuring that there is no water intrusion into the concrete slab and making the slab abrasion resistant.
  • Avoid dirt and weeds collecting in the joints.

Fire hazards and Ventilation

Fire safety is an essential part of the maintenance of your house. One of the primary responsibilities would be to ensure that the fire alarm is working and in good condition. Wherever applicable, the fire extinguishers need to be up to date, not expired, and easily accessible.

Similarly, ventilation needs periodic checks for blockage. Blocked vents can build up toxic gases and potentially become fire hazards. Regular inspection and maintenance of air vents can also help reduce energy bills in the long run.

Roofs, Ceilings, Walls and Paint

Homeowners eventually become accustomed to perpetual repairs and maintenance. Ensuring that the roof is watertight and not leaking is of utmost importance. One of the most common mistakes that homeowners make is negligence in looking after the house, such as the ceilings, the walls, and the painting. Any visible cracks can end up becoming a major issue if left untreated. These cracks cause moisture, and it is critical to trace the source of such dampness.

A house is incomplete without colour and painting. The right colour adds personality to your home. Like any other part of the house, careful maintenance is necessary to sustain good paint of the house as it helps maintain moisture and protects wood from rotting.

Driveway and Pavement

Constructing a pavement sloped away from the house always helps. It makes water deplete away instead of water clogging the house. It is essential to have a strong patio and driveway to avoid cracks which can eventually lead to water clogging the concrete slab.

Getting rid of the Dust

Dust accumulation is inevitable when we don’t check-up regularly. Dust and air are ubiquitous, and allowing dust to accumulate has a poor presentation of your house and reduces its potential longevity along with other assets. Periodic dust removal and filter replacement will enhance your health and minimize hazards that could prospectively save you money in the long run.

Utilities outlets

It is critical to ensure that all the electrical outlets in the property are designed safely to prevent electrical injury and avoid power outages. It needs to adhere to the standard regulatory boards. Half-yearly and annual safety checks are recommended to identify potential energy loss and help you save on your energy bills.

Lastly, it is advisable to invest in the most appropriate home warranty policy to mitigate risk and offer you peace of mind. Setting up reminders for periodic maintenance around the house is another effective maintenance tip to hold on to. Even basic servicing related to air conditioning filters and smoke detectors goes a long way in maintaining your property and minimizing extra expenses in further repairs and maintenance.

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