Maintaining an older home can be a major challenge (but you know that already...). What you need is help in understanding the needs of an older home so that you can prioritize the tasks. Which tasks need to be done now and which can be deferred?

Knowing the way older homes were built and the types of materials used can simplify the maintenance challenge. Knowing the right way to prep for painting; identifying signs of rot or beetle infestation enable you to plan a maintenance or repair program for your house.

Are there things you (the homeowner) can do or do you need to call in the professional?

In this class we cover the common problems afflicting older homes in the Pacific NW and explain the remedies.

We will cover topics that will help you get your building ready for the winter ahead:

• Gutters and water diversion
• Heating systems
  
• Thermal and moisture barriers
  
• Painting
  
• Roofing
  
• Flashing
  
• Windows
• Siding

This class offers you the opportunity to ask questions and explore possible solutions. Feel free to bring photos of the problems in your home so that we can discuss them in the class.