If I had to use generalities to highlight today’s present home build vs. yesterday’s home build, what are some broad generalities that a potential home buyer should be aware of? This is a perspective from a person who has spent their entire working adulthood remodeling homes, building new homes, and designing homes in the residential construction industry.
Today’s homes have some meaningful attributes, which can include:
- Footings and foundation platform connection and water remediation.
- Framing improvements include platform spans, wall depth, plywood usage, and improved roof framing sizing systems and standards.
- Mechanical and electrical improvements would include grounding, energy efficiency, and system and standards for installation.
- In terms of energy conservation, today’s homes would perform better in terms of air infiltration, radiation, conduction, and possible indoor air quality.
Yesterday’s home attributes, which generally include:
- Older homes generally offer mature landscaping and meaningful neighborhoods.
- Lot sizes for older homes are generally better than those for new homes, and better building lots.
- Older homes built before 1945 were generally designed with classical style architecture, which can be timeless, balanced, and have proper proportions.
- The floor plans of older homes are generally logical and have a level of charm because of architectural detailing and proportions.
Both new and old homes have positive attributes, which can be blended into one, but planning, budgets, and experienced professionals are the key ingredients in this recipe.
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