Church Maintenance: Routine Building Inspection

Dirty Jobs to Tackle

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Cleaning out gutters, drain pipes—Prevents water from backing up on the roof, causing water damage.
Sealing asphalt parking lots annually—Limits cracks that lead to potholes and twisted ankles.
Maintaining vehicles (oil changes, tire rotation)—Reduces the likelihood of accidents and breakdowns that can cause injuries.
Inspecting/retarring flat roofs (every 2-4 years)—Deters water damage, roof collapse.
Checking steeples, towers, and shingled roofs (every few years)—Identify leaks leading to water damage.
Inspecting boilers, furnaces annually (or biannually)—Prevents fires caused by faulty equipment.
Cleaning air ducts every few years—Improves furnace efficiency and prevents fires caused by an overworked furnace.
Trimming trees and brush—Prevents dead branches from falling on people or vehicles.
Emptying grease traps—Removes congealed grease below kitchen sinks that can clog drainage pipes and lead to sewer and drain backups.
Cleaning ventilation hoods—Removes grease buildup above kitchen stoves that can lead to fires.

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