National Records Office created 4 of the most common troubles in older homes. If you live in an older home, keep reading.
Older homes have their beauty, but they can also come with a
handful of problems. Building codes have gotten more strict over the years, a
lot of these houses have been left in the to deteriorate. If you are planning
or are in the market and or even if you currently live in one – here are a few
things to DIY fix or and watch out for.
Older Homes Trouble
#1: Lead Paint
Most people are not able to detect lead just by looking at
it, lead paint is a much-feared danger in older houses. The question is “How do
you know if your home is at risk” Most likely if the house was built before
1978, there’s a big chance that you might have a layer of lead paint
underneath. While older homes are at risk of containing this inconvenient
toxin, lead paint isn’t an issue until it starts cracking and peeling. One of
the most common issues is that cats and or dogs will scratch the paint chips
and even curious children and will be exposed to lead. Best thing to do if your
paint is peeling is to contact a professional to have it tested and another to
have it removed.
Older Homes Trouble
#2: Asbestos
Asbestos has been linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma.
This was a popular form of insulation and fire retardant until the late 1970’s.
To make things worst, asbestos is tough to detect. It is common and possibly deadly;
asbestos shouldn’t cause immediate alarm for homeowners. However, asbestos can
become a major hazard in some cases when construction projects are being done.
In cases like this, or any instances where it can become airborne, you’ll need
to hire a professional asbestos removal.
Older Homes Trouble
#3: Leaks
This is called the silent home killer in older homes because
of lack of good insulation in walls and corners and it’s a major problem. This
silent home killer is more common in older homes because of worn down walls and
cracks. The most common criminal are cracked window frames, poor quality
windows, uninsulated electrical outlets and gaps around doors, all of which could
be inflating your monthly electricity bills. The easiest way to detect leaks in
your home, get ahold of a thermometer and hunt for cold spot to see what needs
to be fixed. A simple DIY is to add weather stripping around doors and caulking
around windows is a pretty simple task, and one that could save you big bucks.
Older Homes Trouble
#4: Electrical Problems
This is one of the most dangerous problems in older homes; an
electrical system that is not up-to-date poses a huge risk of fires and electrocution.
The down side is that electrical problems are hard to diagnose on your own
because so many things can and will go wrong, including outdated aluminum wire,
outdated circuit breaker. If you notice flickering lights when you turn them
on, frayed wires, or if your circuit breaker is constantly tripping, you most
like having a problem.
It is important to check your home often for any of these problems, it is important to protect your investments. To watch more National Records Office videos check us out in our Vimeo site, Pinterest, and Behance Page
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