So you have finally found your forever home? The one you want to grow old in? Congratulations, but your next job is to make sure that it lasts as long as you do. The good news is that you can find out precisely how to do this in my post below.
Make it energy efficient
Any home that will last well into the future needs to be as energy efficient as possible. Happily, there are many changes you can make to facilitate this.
The first is to add additional insulation to the walls, flooring and roof. This will help keep the air you have heated or cooled in your home and so help you use less energy.
Additionally, adding a way to generate clean, renewable energy to your property will help to future proof-it no matter how expensive fuel gets in the future. Solar panels are the go to option here. Although you may also wish to consider wind and geothermal possibilities too.
Invest in a sturdy roof
Your roof is one of the most vital elements of your home, acting as a barrier against outside conditions and weather. That is why, if your property is to stand the test of time, it needs to have a truly solid roof.
One of the best options for those looking for a solid roof is a roof made from metal. Metal roofing offers excellent weather resistance and a high level of durability that other types of roofing cannot match. Additionally, an added benefit of metal roofs is that they are also fire resistant, which can provide you with a whole other layer of longevity for your property.
Deal with any damp
Damp can be an insidious problem in a home, causing all sorts of damage over the long term to both the structure of your property and to your belongings within. That is why if you want your home to truly last a lifetime, you will need to identify and eliminate any dampness ASAP.
To identify dampness in your home, look for signs such as mold, rotting skirting boards, a musty smell, or discoloured paint or wallpaper. To deal with dampness in the home, be sure that you have effective heating and ventilation. You may also wish to use a dehumidifier and make sure that any leaks or condensation is addressed.
Have any trees with problem roots removed
While it’s true that in most cases, having a tree in your yard is a blessing, for the shade on hot summer days alone, sometimes they can cause problems over the long term. This is because when trees become established, so do their root systems, which can start to interfere with the structural integrity of your home.
With that in mind, if you want your home to stay strong for the longest time possible, it may be necessary to have such trees and their root systems removed.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kJ7L097G34M?si=yt__OHTr2_9c-CrX" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>Also when planting trees on your property make sure you do so well away from your buildings. Then you won’t need to worry about this type of disturbance as they grow.
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