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Building a new home takes a lot of time and effort, and your home purchase is
probably the largest investment you’ll ever make. To protect your investment,
you’ll want to ask your builder some pertinent questions before construction
begins. Homebuilders are generally honest, hard-working professionals dedicated
to creating your dream house. But with the vast number of homes being built
these days, it’s possible that a few details of your home can be overlooked.
Demonstrating your knowledge of some of the finer points of homebuilding will
ensure that proper attention is paid to every aspect of your new home.
“Think of your new home as an integrated system, where the whole is greater
than the sum of its parts” suggests Dan Miller, owner of Trendsetter Homes in
Beaumont, Texas. “Be proactive and address important issues such as termite
protection, energy efficiency and moisture control.”
Try asking informed questions, such as:
* “What steps are you taking to ensure proper termite defense?”
* “Will you build superior termite protection into the foundation of my
home?”
* “Will you use a house wrap around my home for greater insulation?”
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* “Are you going to use polyurethane foam to seal the windows and doors?”
* “Are you going to run the bathroom vents outside of the house?”
An essential area that your builder could overlook is proper termite
protection. Termites cause billions of dollars of damage each year, damage that
isn’t covered by homeowners insurance. The best time to protect a home from
termites is pre-construction, so it’s smart to have Impasse Termite Blocker
installed before your home’s foundation is poured. Impasse “locks in”
termiticide between durable polymer layers and targets gaps along pipes in the
slab foundation, common termite entry points.
Building a new home is a large undertaking, but if you ask the right
questions at the outset, you can avoid problems down the road and save money in
the long run. Smart questions and smart product investments will maximize the
long-term value of your home.
For more information, visit www.impasse.com or www.trendsettercustomhomes.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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