Tankless Maintenance, Deck Builds, and Storm Damage Insurance Tips

About this episode

Rich Oris discusses maintenance tips for tankless water heaters, roof inspections, chimney care, and deck building in this episode.

Rich Oris hosts the weekly St. Louis home improvement call-in show, covering practical maintenance and repair topics for homeowners. The hour starts with tankless water heater care, including annual flushing and descaling, and a reminder that even products marketed as maintenance free still require regular upkeep. Rich discusses roof inspections after storms, proper attic ventilation balance, and chimney care such as flashing, brick sealing, and tuck pointing for older homes. Listeners also hear advice on cleaning kitchen range hood filters, deck framing and material choices, joist spacing, and how exposure and airflow impact deck lifespan.

People in this episode

Host: Rich Oris

Topics covered

• tankless water heater maintenance
• roof inspections
• attic ventilation
• chimney care
• deck building
• storm damage insurance

Keywords

• tankless water heater
• maintenance
• roof inspection
• chimney care
• deck building
• storm damage
• home improvement

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