What Repair Work Should Be Done This Summer on the Dacha

It's possible to paste wallpaper in the house even in January, but it's better to patch the roof and insulate the facade during warm weather. Let's take a look at what else needs to be done before summer for those who enjoy spending time in nature.

1. Update the Bathroom

In a private house, bathroom renovation is connected with functioning your own water supply and sewage system, and usually involves additional work outside the room. And how can you manage without good weather?

True, you'll need to book a team of workers in advance: as is known, summer is peak season for plumbing work.

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2. Paint the Walls

Painting a fence or house facade on a fresh November or April day is itself an unpleasant task. Moreover, manufacturers of paint and varnish products warn that painting and drying walls should not be done at temperatures below 5°C. It's much easier and faster to get rid of the strong smell of paint from indoor spaces in summer – just open windows wide.

3. Install New Windows

Some companies installing window systems require prepayment. For example, you can decide on the model and size of the window in winter, when construction material costs are lower than during peak season, and make a prepayment to secure the 'winter' prices. Schedule installation for summer.

No one will freeze.

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4. Install or Repair the Roof

High humidity, rain, and windy weather are not recommended if roofing work is involved. In addition, low temperatures affect the properties of some construction materials. Besides that, summer days are the longest in the year – meaning roofing work can be completed quickly, especially without being caught by a prolonged seasonal rain.

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5. Insulate the Facades

Just like with roofing, some materials used for facade insulation contain substances that shouldn't be worked with in low temperatures. Otherwise, the insulating material may peel off or partially lose its thermal insulation properties.

Read experts' advice on how to insulate the floor in a country house.

6. Pour the Foundation for a Bathhouse

It's possible to do this in winter or autumn. However, the mandatory condition for pouring concrete foundation is positive temperature. This means you must be ready to face difficulties with frozen soil and additional costs for renting special equipment to ensure proper curing of the foundation.

It's better to hurry and finish before summer.

7. Dry the Cellar

Moisture is probably the main issue in all basements and cellars. The easiest way to dry them is to open the hatch or door and leave the space open for a few days (dry and sunny, of course). While moisture evaporates from the 'underground' space, you can organize the boxes and shelves, or rather review their contents (usually about half of what was initially stored returns). After drying, treat the walls with anti-rot agents.

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