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Common Issues With Older Homes
There are many common issues with older homes that consistently raise concerns for home buyers, agents, and home sellers during the real estate transaction.
In this episode of Waypoint Real Talk, and on our blog, we will bring to light the most common issues Realtors and home inspectors find.
Read the full blog below!
Listen to the Podcast
Thank you Jane McCroary for joining us on this episode of Waypoint Real Talk!
Common Issues With Older Homes
Most of the items discussed below become a major issue during the four point inspection, which is an insurance required inspection for Florida homeowners. However, other states will still have these common issues that appear on their home inspection reports.
Furthermore, some items deal with the structural integrity of the home that are not included in the four point inspection but would be in a home inspection.
It is a good idea for sellers to look into a pre-listing inspection as this will alleviate many of the headaches when going to sell your home. You can view our timeline of home issues to coordinate which common home issues you may have depending on when your house was built.
Let’s break down the common issues with older homes that can be discovered.
Electrical
Knob & Tube Wiring
This an outdated wiring system made out of cloth insulated wiring. Many insurance companies will require cloth wiring to be removed and replaced.
Knob & Tube wiring is commonly frayed, exposed, and unprofessionally altered.
Aluminum Wiring
Single strand aluminum wiring was installed in the mid-1970s. It is important to note, we are only talking about single strand aluminum wiring or wiring for branch circuits. We are NOT talking about multi strand aluminum wiring which is commonly used today for grounding and neutral connections of panels and is safe.
Single strand aluminum wiring expands and contracts at different rates than copper. This can cause arcing, overheating, and potential fires as the metal connections loosen.
There are remedies available. Learn more.
Hazardous Electrical Panels
Some electrical panels have been discovered to have faults that can cause fires, injuries, or damage. See the list below and click the links to read more.
Challenger Electrical Panels
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By Waypoint Property InspectionThere are many common issues with older homes that consistently raise concerns for home buyers, agents, and home sellers during the real estate transaction.
In this episode of Waypoint Real Talk, and on our blog, we will bring to light the most common issues Realtors and home inspectors find.
Read the full blog below!
Listen to the Podcast
Thank you Jane McCroary for joining us on this episode of Waypoint Real Talk!
Common Issues With Older Homes
Most of the items discussed below become a major issue during the four point inspection, which is an insurance required inspection for Florida homeowners. However, other states will still have these common issues that appear on their home inspection reports.
Furthermore, some items deal with the structural integrity of the home that are not included in the four point inspection but would be in a home inspection.
It is a good idea for sellers to look into a pre-listing inspection as this will alleviate many of the headaches when going to sell your home. You can view our timeline of home issues to coordinate which common home issues you may have depending on when your house was built.
Let’s break down the common issues with older homes that can be discovered.
Electrical
Knob & Tube Wiring
This an outdated wiring system made out of cloth insulated wiring. Many insurance companies will require cloth wiring to be removed and replaced.
Knob & Tube wiring is commonly frayed, exposed, and unprofessionally altered.
Aluminum Wiring
Single strand aluminum wiring was installed in the mid-1970s. It is important to note, we are only talking about single strand aluminum wiring or wiring for branch circuits. We are NOT talking about multi strand aluminum wiring which is commonly used today for grounding and neutral connections of panels and is safe.
Single strand aluminum wiring expands and contracts at different rates than copper. This can cause arcing, overheating, and potential fires as the metal connections loosen.
There are remedies available. Learn more.
Hazardous Electrical Panels
Some electrical panels have been discovered to have faults that can cause fires, injuries, or damage. See the list below and click the links to read more.
Challenger Electrical Panels