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7 Maintenance Tips for Your Waterfront Home
While waterfront properties offer gorgeous views and opportunities for aquatic recreation, they also have unique maintenance needs. It's imperative to keep up with these maintenance tasks so that your home remains in good condition for years to come. Make sure these items are on your checklist when working on your waterfront home.
- Keep Your Retainer Wall in Good Condition
You want the water around your home to be clean and free of pollution. A retainer wall is a valuable component for keeping pollutants out of the water near your home. Retainer walls prevent the soil on your property from eroding and adding any contaminants in the soil to the water. Periodically inspect your retainer wall to identify any uneven areas or areas where the material is degrading.
- Winterize Your Home
If you don't use your home during the winter months, you'll need to winterize your home to make sure it's ready for winter weather. You'll want to take steps to prevent water from freezing in your pipes, and many homeowners also board up their windows. Boarding up the windows prevents intruders from peeking into your home, and it provides protection for the windows against falling limbs or windblown debris.
- Check the Home's Moisture Levels
Due to the close proximity of the water, the surrounding area typically has high levels of moisture. These high moisture levels can damage your home. If you find that your home's air is too humid you'll need to run a dehumidifier to lower the humidity levels.
- Maintain Any Private Access Points to Your Home
Some Augusta homes for sale include property that contains a private road. If a private road is part of your property, you need to keep the road clear to ensure easy access to your home. Keep fallen trees cleared and trim overgrown vegetation. You should also maintain the condition of your road so that it's safe to drive on.
- Inspect Your Dock on a Regular Basis
You can expect a wooden dock to have a maximum lifespan between 20 and 25 years. To prolong the lifespan of your deck, it's essential to regularly inspect the condition of your dock. Each spring, make sure to examine your deck to see if it needs repairs. Over the winter, water that freezes and unfreezes can stress or even damage the wood.
- Keep an Eye on the Condition of Your Roof
Waterfront homes typically receive their fair share of severe weather. High winds, hail, and high amounts of precipitation can damage your roof. It's important to monitor the condition of your roof so that you can prevent small issues from turning into major issues. For example, a few missing shingles will allow water to enter your home that can cause mold and damage its structural components.
- Schedule Annual Deck Maintenance
A large deck provides a fantastic space to watch the sunrise over the water. However, decks also require maintenance to keep them in good condition. Though decks built from a composite wood material require minimal maintenance, decks built from treated wood need to be painted or stained every few years. This preserves the look of your deck and minimizes the chance of damage to your deck from the elements or insects.
Our real estate agents will help you find a property that meets your boating needs. Contact us today to learn more about selling your home.