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4. Locate a concrete crack sealer (available at
home care stores). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for applying the sealer.
HOME TIP: Pay attention to the weather
when applying crack sealer. The air
temperature should be between 45 and
100 degrees and there shouldn’t be rain
in the forecast for at least 24 hours.
Homeowners association
If your home is part of a homeowners
association, check with it regarding exterior
maintenance. You should be familiar with what
you can and cannot do, and what maintenance
items the association is responsible.
Landscaping Grade
The way the land around your home is graded
is intended to drain water away from the
structure. Avoid altering the grade as it
may affect drainage.
Professional engineers determined the
necessary grade of your land to provide
drainage and, in some cases, water retention.
That’s why there are high spots called berms
and low spots called swales. While heavy
rainfalls may cause water to pool, it will
recede with time.
Anytime you are doing landscaping, maintaining
the proper slope — and not changing how water
drains —must be a key consideration.
