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with immediately as a small weakness
can do serious damage to surrounding
structures.

Wood. Regular attention should be given
to the health of the trees surrounding
a home as well as any structures on
the property made up wholly or even
partially of wood. Because wood is
particularly sensitive to damage from
insect infestation, humidity and direct
sunlight, regular monitoring of the
structural integrity of the wooden aspects
of a home can prevent potential harm.

Pipes. Water pipes and fixtures do not last
forever and can do considerable damage
to surrounding areas when they start to
leak or burst. Keeping an eye on the flow
of water throughout the property will alert
you to developing problems and help you
divert, if not prevent, a catastrophe.

The key to keeping your home intact and
avoiding rejected insurance claims is to
make sure that proper attention is being
given to maintenance on a regular basis.
This will also reduce the damage caused
by faults or weakness and lower the costs
of repair and replacement.

Take a looksee for more

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resource that is here to help you
home and property can help you to rejected insurance claims. Your roof is understand and manage the value
identify any potential problems. While constantly exposed to the elements of your home, giving you insights
every home has its own areas of potential and protects your home from severe into your community and enabling
concerns, be sure to pay attention to the weather conditions such as wind, rain you to save money on your home’s
following problematic areas: and hail. However, these conditions can running costs. LookSee will also give
impact the stability of your roof, leading
Gutters. Gutter maintenance is one of to loose tiles and roofing screws, as well you the tools to improve and protect
the value of your home by measuring
the most important tasks in keeping the as damaged waterproofing and leaks. its resilience and giving you advice
structure of your home in good condition. If caught early, these problems can be about the best improvements you
It's vital for protecting your roof, walls, fixed easily, quickly and cost-effectively. can make.
foundations and surrounding ground If left, however, they can result in severe
space. Cleaning your gutters regularly damage to your roof trusses, ceilings,
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good working order, reducing the need contents. If your insurer can see that the
for repairs or replacement. Letting roof was in bad condition when a storm
regular maintenance slide, however, can hit, your claim will be rejected.
have dire consequences for the home,
including flooding, rising damp, damage Walls. We rely on our walls to keep
to the roofing and compromising the standing but rarely pay much attention
stability of walls. to their condition. Walls that are showing
evidence of damp, bubbling paint,
Roof. Out of sight is out of mind, as the mould, crumbling plaster, cracks or loss of
saying goes, which perhaps explains alignment are a big risk to the stability of
why roofing is so often a source of your home and the safety of your family.
costly repairs and a regular cause for It is essential that any problems are dealt

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