Exteriors:
Roofs - Metal, Flat, Shingles, Roll Roofing, Membrane Roofing
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- Check roof penetrations, vents, plumbing and electrical, mechanical access points
- Check skylights and solar tubes after hail storms
- Check Canales
Product: E-las-tek Crack and Joint Sealant
Contractor: Elk Construction - Rigo Ornales 505-304-6076
Stucco - Check for cracks and evidence of water damage
Product: Mor-Flexx textured elastomeric caulk
Contractor - Chavez Construction - Carlos Chavez 505-923-0128
Exterior Exposed Wood-
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- Check for dry and rough texture
- Check for water damage or rot
Product : DAP Plastic Wood (can be stained or painted)
Penofin - Ultra Premium Red Label
Contractor - Alanis Painting - Jesus Alanis 505-280-4484
Grading and Drainage, Driveways
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- inspect for erosion after storms
- maintain positive flow away from foundations
- touch up base course as needed in driveways
- No heavy watering next to foundations
Products: Pettingil Gravel Pit RGI Industries - Dave Pettingil 505-400-0396
Contractor and Neighbors with equipment: Norman (Speedy Gonzales) 505-900-6383
Jim Berry - 575-626-2135
Mechanicals:
HVAC - Mini-splits - clean and wash filters once a month
Forced Air - Change return air filters 3-6 months
Outdoor Units -
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- clean coils and keep clear of disbars (do not blast with water)
- check for icy buildup on refrigerant lines
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Product: Coil Cleaner For Outdoor Units - Simple Green Foaming Coil Cleaner
Contractor Thompson Heating and Cooling 505-884-2675
R/O Systems
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- regularly check for leaks at unit while its running
- replace sediment filters 3-6 months
- check membrane antiscalant chemical - (4.2 oz per gallon)
- replace membrane 3-6 years
Product: Sediment Filters 10 micron 2.5x20
Vitec 7000 antiscalant
Membrane - Dow Filmtec BW30-4040 Brackish Water Membrane
Contractor - Classic Plumbing - Nick Romero 505-710-9135
Septic
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- Have septic tanks pumped 3-5 years
- Add Vent caps with filters if needed
Product Vent cap filter - Odorhog
Contractor - Franks Septic Pumping. 505-864-4208
Misc:
Painting / Staining
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- Verify type of finish you currently have (oil base, latex, acrylic, etc…)
- Use a primer for more accurate colors, fewer coats, better bonding
Contractor - Alanis Painting - Jesus Alanis
Gutters / Rain Catchment
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- Check gutters and canales after storms for blockages
- Check catchment tanks after rains to verify working system
Contractor - Gabriel Anaya Gutters - 505-208-9182
Carpentry
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- adding built in shelves
- changing out bad posts or beams
- adding T&G ceilings
- customizing closets
Contractor and neighbors with tools and skills -
Wayne Wester - 505-705-5120
Kevin Gorski - 847-287-6332