I really would appreciate the efficiency of a newer home, but can’t beat the charm and sheer solid build of an almost 200 yr old federal style. But the heat bills….oh, the heat bills. We used to have crazy drafts before we replaced all the windows with new about 8 yrs ago. That and the high efficiency (96% AFUE) two-stage gas furnace really helped a lot. I think if it’s a new build vs say 70s/80s, new seems like a wiser choice for many bc those other intangibles aren’t there and you might be dealing with lead paint, or formaldehyde laden drywall if it’s around the 15-20 yrs old mark.
Here in our area, homes that are older only had electric heat pumps for warmth and let me just say, wow, it will make the bill skyrocket. Luckily newer homes now have natural gas a lot of the time and then you are getting a furnace instead of a heat pump which is much more efficient!
Great video, very helpful! 😊
I like the idea of more dirt near the ocean….so i like a resale.that has been loved…
I really would appreciate the efficiency of a newer home, but can’t beat the charm and sheer solid build of an almost 200 yr old federal style. But the heat bills….oh, the heat bills. We used to have crazy drafts before we replaced all the windows with new about 8 yrs ago. That and the high efficiency (96% AFUE) two-stage gas furnace really helped a lot. I think if it’s a new build vs say 70s/80s, new seems like a wiser choice for many bc those other intangibles aren’t there and you might be dealing with lead paint, or formaldehyde laden drywall if it’s around the 15-20 yrs old mark.
Here in our area, homes that are older only had electric heat pumps for warmth and let me just say, wow, it will make the bill skyrocket. Luckily newer homes now have natural gas a lot of the time and then you are getting a furnace instead of a heat pump which is much more efficient!
do they build with cinder blocks near ocean in myrtle?
They do with the raised foundations, at least what I’ve seen right near the shore near Charleston.
It just depends on the property. Most raised beach homes these days are built on large wooden piers, but some do have concrete blocks!