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People who went from nice older home to newer one
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:44 pm
Is it true that the wood and build quality these days are lacking? I saw a nice house owned by a structural engineer and the quality of the house felt solid, much more than the modern ones. The agent said the materials used now days are mostly recycled stuff for cheap and although I believe some, not sure if I believe all.
We wanted more modern cuz lead paint and we have a dog love bite the walls, but I’m being convinced otherwise
What’s the pros and cons?
We wanted more modern cuz lead paint and we have a dog love bite the walls, but I’m being convinced otherwise
What’s the pros and cons?
This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 2:46 pm
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Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:45 pm to fareplay
low cost shite materials and sky high prices and interest rates
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:46 pm to fareplay
They've been saying this for decades.
Perhaps we really are just slowly getting worse materials as the years go by.
Perhaps we really are just slowly getting worse materials as the years go by.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:49 pm to East Coast Band
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:49 pm to fareplay
Got to keep up with the Jones no matter the cost
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:50 pm to fareplay
I think it's more a build quality issue than a material quality issue.
Maybe the lumber is slightly lower quality than it used to be but cladding, roofing, flooring, etc are getting better.
Maybe the lumber is slightly lower quality than it used to be but cladding, roofing, flooring, etc are getting better.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:51 pm to fareplay
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$1.8M
2200sqft
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:51 pm to fareplay
My house is old but renovated and they used MDF trim for everything inside including wet ateas and I fricking hate it. One day I’m gonna rip It out and replace with real wood.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:52 pm to fareplay
I had a house built in the 50’s that I sold when I built my new house 5 years ago.
Modern safety and structural requirements far outweigh the “heavier and better quality” older stuff. I’m not saying some cookie cutter mass produced homes don’t have questionable craftsmanship but let’s not pretend every old home is just build like a tank and trumps every modern home.
Modern safety and structural requirements far outweigh the “heavier and better quality” older stuff. I’m not saying some cookie cutter mass produced homes don’t have questionable craftsmanship but let’s not pretend every old home is just build like a tank and trumps every modern home.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:52 pm to PrecedentedTimes
ADU is another 1k so total 3.2
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:52 pm to fareplay
There is a very real difference on lumber quality. Build qualities were often better in older homes as well. You sacrifice the modern feel, which isn't unimportant. Ceiling heights being a big one.
1980 2x4 vs 2021 2x4. The weight difference is astounding. The modern timber is fast growth and much less dense.
1980 2x4 vs 2021 2x4. The weight difference is astounding. The modern timber is fast growth and much less dense.
This post was edited on 4/17/24 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:53 pm to fareplay
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fareplay
Oweo alter. You got tired of not being able to start threads?
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:54 pm to fareplay
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I saw a nice house owned by a structural engineer and the quality of the house felt solid,
Well yes - it is a custom home for an engineer. I would be surprised if it wasn't over-engineered from the slab to the roof deck.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:56 pm to Supermoto Tiger
Yeah it was very evident. Went for 2 and my wife and I are kicking ourselves for not matching. I think it helped us open our eyes to builds before 1980
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:57 pm to fareplay
Most people don’t live in a house anymore for more than 4-5 years so who cares? The days of owning a home you live in for 30 years are over with.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:58 pm to fareplay
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Oct 13, 2000
Sold (MLS)
$245,000
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For sale: $1,850,000
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2,200
Sq Ft
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:58 pm to fareplay
It's not the materials. It's the attention to detail (lack thereof) that makes the difference. There are so many problems that can crop up that need to be dealt with in a typical build that simply - aren't. These problems can compound and result in a shitty house. It isn't necessarily going to "fail" an inspection, but over time it will be a headache.
You can have two different crews build the same house with the same materials and get wildly different results.
You can have two different crews build the same house with the same materials and get wildly different results.
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:58 pm to Motorboat
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MDF
The worst
Posted on 4/17/24 at 2:59 pm to Jones
It’s 3200 w adu and fully redone by the owner
Posted on 4/17/24 at 3:00 pm to fareplay
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We wanted more modern cuz lead paint and we have a dog love bite the walls
You make home buying decisions based on your idiot dog's destructive chewing?
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