The season for giving your commercial property a facelift has arrived! Summer is the perfect time for improvement projects and maintenance tasks that should be performed before fall arrives. As a commercial building owner, you have the opportunity to add years to your building by performing regular maintenance.
Utilize the warm weather to focus on the maintenance tasks below to avoid costly repairs and keep your building in tip-top condition.
Clean the exterior
The summer heat and humidity can wreak havoc on exterior surfaces. Summer weather often causes dry rot, mold growth, paint failure and permanent staining. Use the summer months to pressure wash exterior surfaces for the year. With a pressure washer, you can easily remove dirt, pollen, grime, mold growth and dust from fences, walls, doors, windows, driveways and walkways. Thunderstorms and rain can also add debris, so it is essential to clean up limbs, leaves and trash that may have washed onto your property.
Freshen up paint
Nothing will make your commercial property look more run down than old paint. Mild weather in the summer makes it the perfect time to paint. Applying a fresh coat of paint will not only improve your building’s curb appeal, but it will also provide a new protective layer against the elements. Because a lot of building owners will be painting during this time, book your painters early so you can ensure your job gets completed.
Inspect all surfaces
Take your time inspecting all surfaces in the summer months. Look for cracks or discoloration as both may need repair or possible replacement in the future. Check foundations and basements for signs of cracks or damage. There is no substitute for a thorough inspection from an experienced eye. Summer is the best time to do this when nothing is covered by leaves, snow or ice.
Check for pests
Insects and rodents have the potential to become a problem for commercial buildings. Termites, roaches, rodents, silverfish and more can cause severe damage to your property. It’s vital to not only keep an exterminator handy but to check for points of entry and places where pests can feed and nest.
Inspect trees while in full growth
A tree that may not have been an issue during the winter and spring can quickly become a problem with summer growth. Overgrown trees can become tangled with electrical wires and disrupt mechanical equipment. Unpruned trees can also make your property look poorly maintained. Although pruning in the summer is not ideal, inspecting and photographing your trees during the summer months when they are in full bloom will give you valuable insight for tree trimming in the winter or early spring.
Maintain lawn
If your property has a lawn, be sure to maintain it during the summer. To keep your grass extra green, keep the blade height to 3-4 inches. This will help the roots extend deeper into the soil to get more moisture and keep it greener. Deeper grass roots will also help prevent weeds popping through.
Commercial building maintenance
Frequent maintenance and inspection can help you avoid costly repairs to your building. Bobbitt Service Solutions now offers proactive inspection and routine maintenance for building owners. Bobbitt’s experienced team knows the ins and outs of commercial buildings and possesses the know-how to extend the life of your facility.
For more information, contact Bobbitt Service Solutions today to learn more about our building maintenance packages.
