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he family-room fireplace is a natural gathering place during the winter months. routine/preventative maintenance; to limit
our risk of premature failure to our large
The soft, flickering light of the flames has a soothing quality that contrasts
ticket items, such as cars, furnaces and air
with the heat generated by the red-hot embers. You’re drawn closer, yet you
conditioning systems, etc. However, there are millions
still need to keep your distance.
of dollars a year spent on replacing roofs that may
While a chimney may have no moving parts other than the flue, it does require have lasted a lot longer, had they had routine
attention. Years of fires can leave deposits in the chimney that need to be swept out maintenance. Roof maintenance is an important part
and moisture can build up, damaging brick and mortar. Experts from the Chimney of overall home maintenance, and should get the
Safety Institute of America recommend annual inspections for all home chimneys. same routine/preventive maintenance that we give our
And the best time for an inspection is soon after the burning season ends, heating and cooling systems. With any system, routine maintenance will give it
allowing time for a chimney sweep to be called or to make any needed repairs. a longer service life, and keep it at maximum efficiency.
Waiting until the weather turns cold is like trying to get your air conditioner fixed
Many things can contribute to shortening your roof's life, such as algae build-
just as the first heat wave arrives. Good luck.
up. If your roof is dark in color, you may have algae. These stains are often
When the time comes to have your confused for sap, soot stains, and rust. This algae needs inorganic material to
chimney inspected, it’s important to choose support its growth, which it gets from the filler material in the
the professional wisely, because proper care asphalt/fiberglass shingles. This algae is found in approximately 75 to 80
and attention to service can help protect percent of the United States, but grows best in warm damp climates. If algae
people from dangerous fires and carbon is the only symptom your roof is exhibiting, it may be professionally cleaned to
monoxide poisonings. add years to the life of your roof system.
“Hiring the right professional to inspect
Proper ventilation of the attic space is important to prevent premature aging of
and maintain the system is one of the most
the shingles, due to excessive heat. Proper ventilation will also reduce moisture
important steps that a homeowner can take build-up that can damage the wood components. An easy way to check for attic
to ensure safety and efficiency,” said Ashley ventilation is to observe the attic space in the daylight with the attic lights off.
Safety experts advise homeowners to
Eldridge, director of education for the Where you see daylight, is an indication of venting. It is also important that you
have their chimneys inspected each
Chimney Safety Institute. have cross ventilation. For example, if the roof has soffit vents (vents at the
year to keep the structure clean of
dangerous residue and make any Eldridge offered homeowners three tips eaves) and has ridge vents or static vents, the air will flow from the soffit vents
necessary repairs. to help find a qualified chimney through the attic to the ridge vents. Cross venting helps to prevent hot spots in
professional: the attic. You may see soffit vents on the outside, under the eaves, but may not
• Verify advertised credentials. Reputable national credentials must be renewed see light in that area from the attic side. The most common cause of this is
on a regular basis to remain valid. Check with the organization granting the when the attic insulation has covered the soffit vents.
credentials to be sure that the individual you hire holds the credential advertised. It is also important to have good insulation in the attic, especially if you live in a
• Ask for and check references. Conscientious companies will have references cold climate. Proper insulation will help prevent ice damming. Ice damming
available from previous clients and are eager to share reports from local consumer occurs when the heat from your house passes through a poorly insulated attic,
advocacy organizations such as the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List. thus melting snow or ice on the roof, allowing the melted snow or ice to run
• Learn the language of chimneys to level the playing field. The interactive down to the lower edge of the roof where it can refreeze. As the snow or ice
fireplace glossary at www.csia.org outlines the 13 most important terms you need refreezes, it forms a dam. When the dam gets large enough, the water that is
to know to communicate with any professional chimney sweep. The site also offers hitting it will start running back and under the shingles. This causes the roof to
short presentations on chimney sweeping and inspection processes. leak and can damage ceilings and walls.
Choosing the right firewood will help avoid having to hire a chimney sweep. Here are some preventive maintenance tips that can help reduce the chance of
Choose well-seasoned wood that has been split for a minimum of six months and getting leaks, and help avoid premature roof failure:
stored in a covered and elevated location. Do not burn treated wood, and certainly
don’t cram the Christmas tree into the fireplace. * Trim back any overhanging tree branches
One alternative to burning wood in a fireplace is Java-Log, made from spent * Keep the roof and gutters free of debris and in good working order.
coffee grounds and vegetable wax. Simply place the log, still in its paper wrapper, * From the ground, with the aid of binoculars, inspect the roof for missing
in the fireplace and light the wrapper — it will burn for two to three hours. Since or broken shingles.
coffee has three times more energy than wood, the flame is brighter and it gives * Inspect all flashing; around chimneys, valleys, pipes, and butting roofs.
off a sweet, natural, woody smell. Java-Log releases 83 percent less particulate * In your attic with the aid of a flashlight, inspect the wood decking under
matter than firewood and 87 percent less creosote and carbon monoxide, easing the shingles for water stains.
stress on both your chimney and the Earth’s atmosphere. * If you see signs of leaking have it repaired right away.
Sooty deposits aren’t the only chimney challenge — rainwater can get into an If your roof is more than twenty years old, you should consider having it
uncapped chimney and become acidic when it comes into contact with exhaust inspected by a professional roofer.
gasses, eroding the brick and mortar. Water can also seep into cracks and expand
during freezing weather, causing the chimney to crumble and chunks to break Remember your roof is a major system of your house, and deferred
loose. And animals can find their way into an uncapped chimney. Fortunately there’s maintenance of this system can be very costly.
an easy and cheap solution: Install a chimney cap. Jeff LaPorte is certified by the American Society of Home
“They don’t cost much, something like 50 bucks,” Eldridge said. “And a chimney Inspectors (ASHI) with over 10 years experience and is the owner
without a cap is like a house without a roof.” ❏ of “The Home Team Inspection Service”. He can be contacted
— Copley News Service via e-mail at jlaporte720@comcast.net.
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rick pavers have a timeless appeal that imparts an
image of classic elegance to homes of any style —
from traditional to ultra-modern. The fact that
brick presents a stately elegance that is both warm
and welcoming is testament to its popularity.
That’s one of the many reasons why brick pavers have become a desirable option to
improve the look of a home or business.
The primal elements of clay, water and fire are combined to form brick pavers. They
bring a natural harmony to every landscape design because they are the paving material
that comes from the earth itself. Comprised of selected blends of clay and shale, paving
brick is molded and pressed into shape either by machine or by hand.
Consumer interest in using brick pavers have significantly expanded over the last 10
years said Jeff Stulberg, owner of J&S Landscape in Commerce Township. As the options
and choices have increased, so has the popularity of pavers. But more than that, the
technology of pavers has also improved.
A decade ago, the types of pavers available were extremely limited. There used to be
just 4x8 house bricks that required a significant amount of maintenance. On average those
pavers needed to be sealed every two years. They also needed to be sanded on an annual
or semi-annual basis. And the cost of sealing alone could cost up to $500 for do-it-
yourselfers just for the sealant, depending on the size of their paver project Stulberg said.
Pavers are being used in many ways to significantly increase curb appeal. Such options
include porch enclosures, front walkways and driveways. Walkway and driveway
“aprons,” two-foot extensions of pavers onto a concrete or asphalt driveway, are also
popular. And more often tumbled pavers are being used for these projects said Shane
Rossell, owner of A&S Hardscaping in Commerce Township.
A more expensive project that uses pavers includes garden walls that are made of
pavers which run along a sidewalk.
New paver options require little or no maintenance. Stulberg recommends the use of
poly-edging as part of paver installation. This process involves using an 8-foot strip
edging with 10-12 inch spikes. Poly-edging allows the pavers to stay in the ground better
while allowing a minimal amount of give that is necessary for Michigan’s cold winters.
“You want to choose a paver that offers the least amount of maintenance and having a
qualified installer is a big key,” Stulberg said. “The last thing you want is for your pavers
to begin shifting.”
The paver trend started out west more than two decades ago and made its way to
Michigan shortly thereafter. But with that trend came the need to prepare pavers for the
freeze and thaw cycles that rarely impact western states. That is why in Michigan,
Stulberg recommends all pavers have flag and edging.
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