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Do you understand what you are seeing when looking to buy a home or in your own home?




Can you compare attributes and drawbacks of

variouses houses?




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This inside information will transform the way you see houses.




Here are 3 Guiding Principles

for understanding houses

Concepts taken from The Confident House Hunter




#1 Rooflines Matter Rooflines define the house more than any other attribute.




Houses with solid and elegant rooflines are solid and elegant houses.




Houses with simple rooflines

Are simple houses.




Sagging rooflines can belie structure problems




Quirky rooflines Indicate remodels and additions and the house is likely to be quirky.




Dysfunctional rooflines are often dysfunctional housesExpect odd and unusual workmanship to translate throughout.




Exposed rooflines offer little protection from the weather

Expect higher maintenance costs to the exterior.




Roof overhangs are your friend!

These 70 year old wood windows are in great condition because they are protected by generous roof overhangs.




#2: The 20 Year Rule…

. . . has a profound impact on most residential construction. Move into a 20 year old house that has had few updates and expect the need to update the roof…..




The deck -




The furnace




Even many plumbing fixtures

Especially entry level sinks and faucets….




… and water heaters...

… all last for 20 years or less.

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Think about how the 20 year rule impacts the houses you are looking at buying or living in




Think of these as

“Disposable Systems”

The Average life of many Disposable Systems

● Roof Coverings - 20 years● Decks -25 years● Heating and Cooling Systems 20 years● Water heaters 10-12 years● Flooring - 20 years● Paint - 12 years● Appliances - Avg. life of a dog● Many plumbing fixture… any moment




#3 Dry Potential Changes Everything

Water in an unventilated crawl space like this can cause significant damage to a building.




This is why we ventilate attics and crawl spaces...to give them dry potential.




Wood that gets wet and drys out does not rotThe window in this attic has been leaking for decades, but the wood is sound because of dry potential.




Wood that stays wet rots...… and is conducive to wood destroying organisms like this wood below a bathroom infested with moisture ants.




Old houses generally have better dry potential......because they are not as “tight” as modern homes and have less insulation.

They are generally more durable as well, because they are built from durable old growth lumber.




Newer houses use less energy than older housesImproved air sealing and insulation makes them more efficient and comfortable, but you need ventilation systems to help keep them dry.




Modern homes are tight and can trap moisture in the building. Without proper ventilation....

...modern homes are vulnerable to molds




Understanding the difference Between old houses and new houses can help inform your expectations about the place you call home.




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