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Building Tips For New Homebuyers living in Port Angeles Washington. By Steve Edwards Realtor

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Real Estate Agent with Strait Realty

Port Angeles Real Estate:

The life-changing event of purchasing a new home in Port Angeles WA. can be both exciting and overwhelming. With homebuyer horror stories of houses plagued with mold, leaky roofs or worse, it's no wonder some Port Angeles homebuyers get cold feet. Prospective homebuyers can save themselves from headaches by working with their local Port Angeles builder on these useful construction do's and don'ts:

1.) Help prevent mold before it starts. Ask your Port Angeles home builder to use vapor retarders in addition to insulation in your home's walls. Smart vapor retarders like CertainTeed's MemBrain allow wall cavities to "breathe" so excess moisture within the wall can escape. This helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Other vapor retarders can trap moisture in your walls, creating an environment that supports mold growth.

2.) Work with your Port Angeles home builder to ensure that no mechanical equipment, ductwork or plumbing is built into exterior walls, vented attics or vented crawlspaces.

3.) Take control of your Port Angeles home's temperature and acoustics by ensuring your contractor insulates with the correct R-value for your region. Regional R-values can be found online at www.certainteed.com.

4.) Windows are often the largest single source of heat loss and heat gain in a home. Select vinyl windows with low-E glass and a high-performance glazing system that reduces heat transmission through the glass.

5.) Know what's under your roof. For instance, waterproofing shingle underlayments go under asphalt roof shingles to further protect your Port Angeles home's interior from winter leaks caused by ice dams and wind-driven rain.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Port Angeles real estate. For complete information about the Port Angeles real estate market including, homes for sale, Land for Sale, buyers and sellers info, home values,  relocating information ...Please visit my website  www.PortAngelesRealEsateServices.com  There you'll find everything you need to know about Port Angeles Washington Real Estate  

Feel free to contact me (Steve Edwards) at anytime. I'll be happy to answer / address any questions or concerns you may have.  Call me anytime ... I can be Toll Free: (866) 359-9099  or  mailto:steveedwards@olypen.com

Thank you for your time!
 
Steve Edwards - Realtor
Windermere Real Estate

Port Angeles, WA
Real Estate Expert / Agent

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