The Ultimate Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
(Continued from Page 1) By Caren Baginski
Inspect brickwork and stucco
- Spalling is a chipping or popping away of a brick's face, leaving the brick's interior susceptible to moisture and crumbling. Look for this and any deteriorated mortar which typically occurs on old homes.
- Is your brick plagued with efflorescence, those unsightly white deposits caused by soluble salts left behind during water evaporation? The Brick Industry Association recommends dry brushing in warm, dry weather to remove it.
- If you discover water penetration in brick, considering sealing the brick with an appropriate sealant.
