What you Should Look For in an Older Home

The ability to date a property based on the materials it was built with could impact your renovation plans, long-term budgeting, and even your insurance policy.
This week John Brook and I are sharing our expert insights to find the hidden clues you could use to date a property.
Here are the key takeaways:
Why is it important to determine the age of a house? To identify any necessary replacements, completed updates, required updates, and any hazardous materials.
Materials in the home can identify its age:
Footings & Foundations: Earth stone or post in ground construction, padstones, stone foundations, rubble trench foundations, brick, poured concrete, concrete block
Exterior Structure: Framing, roof, windows
Floor Joists & Sub Floors: wood plans, plywood, chipboard, steel beams, I-joist
Plumbing: Copper waste, galvanizes, cast iron, lead, plastic waste, Kitec
Electrical: Knob & tube wiring, aluminum wiring, 3-pring ground wiring, copper wiring
Insulation: Newsprint & paper, cellulose insulation, asbestos, vermiculite, R-values
Interior Finishes: Lathe & plaster, drywall, paint
Mechanical Systems: HVAC system
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