Remodelling becomes a necessity when a house reaches a certain age because things begin to wear out and become outdated.
So much has changed now, the things that were once used in homes are no longer used. Modern appliances have replaced old ones as they are more energy-efficient and you may call ‘smart’. Over the past decade, open areas and living spaces are more in trend. Other than that, new ways have been introduced to construct homes and certain building materials can be used only for the safety and health of residents and builders.
When doing house renovation Auckland, it is good to keep up with the trends but also make sure you are addressing the basics of renovating an older house. Listed below are some of the problems you will run in when remodelling an old house.
Outdated Plumbing and Electrical Wiring
When it comes to remodelling older homes, the biggest issue you may face is the problematic electrical wiring and plumbing. In older times, galvanized pipes were used for both the house and sewer line. However, the main problem with galvanized pipes is that they easily get clogged and corrode over time. When doing home renovation in Auckland, you will have to replace those pipes with high-quality PVC or copper pipes.
Old electrical wiring can be a serious safety hazard and needs to be brought into consideration. When you are remodelling your bathroom, always hire an electrician to upgrade the electrical panel. Back in 1920, people didn’t have hair dryers in their homes; they didn’t have wiring that could handle that much power. Old wiring is simply an inconvenience. You cannot run a microwave and coffeemaker at the same time on them. In order to meet the power requirements of your appliances, you must consider upgrading modern wiring.
Foundation problems
When buying an older home, make sure the foundation of the building is solid. The majority of the older home did not have proper grading of water runoff, which eventually leads to mold and moisture in the basement. This can further lead to cracks in the interior walls, basement floor, and a lot more damage.
Mold
Mold problem can easily be identified by the musty odor. Mold is likely to occur in older homes where there are leaky pipes, a problematic roof, or leaky basement walls. Water stains can be used to identify the source. Sometimes, you need a specialist to identify mold because it is not easily detected.
Dry rot
Dry rot is mostly present in older homes. Dry rot is caused by a fungus that feeds on wood and weakens it. It further harms the wood and eventually breaks it down.