Tips from Jennian Homes for Spring Maintenance

After a rather wet and windy winter, spring is definitely on the horizon, which is time for us to think about our annual maintenance and control of climate in the home. There is one downside to the promise of sun-filled days to come, and that is all that sunshine will spotlight those leaf-filled gutters, cracked pathways and the dead plants in last year's flower beds. The team at Jennian Homes have a few simple ideas to help target the areas that need maintenance.

Jennian Homes recommend checking for loose or leaky gutters that have suffered the rigours of winter and ensure that downpipes are properly drained away from the house and are clear and free of debris. They also advocate checking for low areas around the section, especially near the house and inspecting concrete slabs and paths for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs should drain away from the home's foundation and cracks should be filled with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. Springtime is also perfect for a spray on moss and mould application. 

Spring is also a perfect time to take action when it comes to controlling the climate of the home and, as the Jennian team say, it’s easy to ignore through the warmer months when the windows and doors are thrown wide open. However, today we have the technology to make the inside of our homes more comfortable all year round without breaking the bank.  It is very rare for a new home to be built without ventilation and heating and cooling all taken care of. These days we are much more aware of how we heat and ventilate our homes, and we no longer accept “crying” panes of glass and wasted heat, as we know today’s heating and ventilation solutions allow us to control room temperature, moisture levels and quality of air effectively and efficiently.

Jennian Homes endorse heat pumps, which are generally seen as the most environmentally friendly, providing heating, cooling, filtered air and energy efficiency. Ventilation systems manage moisture levels, purify air, recover generated heat, utilize natural heat, and have a positive impact on the heating bill in the winter. Combining the two is the most efficient and effective system, allowing us to select specific zones, generate and recover generated heat, filter the environment and have fresh air circulating.

For more information, please visit the Jennian Homes website at www.jennian.co.nz .