Attic
Routine Care Task
Check attic for leaks and pest openings
Checking for leaks is to prevent serious water damage.Checking for cracks and openings is to prevent infestation of pests.
Sealing openings to the outside inside of your house will help you conserve energy.
Priority
Timing: March (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Attic are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
This task involves:
Inspecting the inside of your attic for evidence of water leaks;
Looking for any cracks or openings to the outside that would permit the entry of bats and other pests;
Looking for any opening to the inside of your house where heat or cooling can escape.
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are relatively high. Doing this task can help prevent serious damage by water and pests, which can be very costly to eliminate and repair damage from.
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Health & Safety
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Green (saving water & recycling)
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Maintaining Value
Costs
The cost of this task can be moderately high, from an investment of time standpoint, depending on how easy or difficult it is to access your attic spaces. You will likely need a good flashlight to complete this task.
