Buying or selling a house built before 1975? There are some things you need to understand about older materials/systems that may be present.
Buying a house that’s a little older can make a great home and investment, but there’s some things you should be aware of before you start making offers.
Older houses may contain the original systems and materials they were built with, and these items may be due for replacement or upgrade to ensure safe and proper functionality. Check out the topics below to understand more about the common issues found during home inspections on houses built prior to 1975.
1975 & Earlier
Cast Iron Waste Lines
Cast Iron Drain/Waste Lines (black or rusted in appearance): Commonly installed in homes built before 1975. Based on its age alone, be aware that this material has reached or exceeded its intended design life and will need to be replaced soon.
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1960 & Earlier
Galvanized Steel Water Supply Lines
Galvanized Steel Water Supply Lines (dull gray/silver): Commonly installed in homes built before 1960. Based on its age alone, be aware that this material has exceeded its intended design life and will need to be replaced soon.
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1973 & Earlier
Ungrounded Outlets
Grounded 3-prong outlets did not become standard in homes until 1974. Before this, homes were equipped with 2-prong outlets that cannot safely accommodate many of our modern devices and appliances.
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