Tech transformations that are built to last for the modern homebuyer – Jersey’s Best

Being attuned to the latest technological breakthroughs in the construction and home industry always is a wise idea for homeowners, who could benefit when it comes time for a renovation.

Take, for example, the problem of water infiltration. Is there anything more damaging to a home than having a leaky roof, walls, siding, faucets or toilets? How about water that gets into a basement and damages everything on the floor and more?

According to Ray Cipriani of Cipriani Remodeling Solutions, water infiltration causes billions of dollars of damage to homes across the country.

You spend all this money to fix it, and its all preventable and many contractors are not using the latest installation techniques to prevent water infiltration to the homes, he said. A lot of contractors are not keeping up with the ways to install flashing.

Something as simple as kickout flashing is a type of flashing that kicks the water out from behind the siding and into the gutter, Cipriani said. The vinyl kickout flashing device is flexible and withstands heat and cold. Its also inexpensive.

We were finding water was getting behind the siding and rotting out the house framing, he said.

According to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), kickout flashing provides excellent protection against the penetration of water into a building.

Several factors can lead to rainwater intrusion, but a missing kickout flashing, in particular, often results in concentrated areas of water accumulation and potentially severe damage to exterior walls, according to the NACHI.

Another advancement is using 3D software when designing a project for a client, which allows the homeowner to walk through the space similar to a project management software so that the homeowner can visualize the project as it is being completed, Cipriani said.

Building products also have changed, with vinyl replacing cedar and pine more and more, said Alan Archuleta of Archuleta Builders in Morristown. Although vinyl is more expensive, homeowners are looking to use it as a long-term investment.

It might be double the price, but these are products that never need to be replaced, he said. The good thing most people dont calculate. Now I dont have to paint my house every five years. The siding is expensive, but in 10 years it pays for itself.

For high-end homes, the biggest technological breakthrough is a Wi-Fi system that completely converts the house into a wireless abode, Archuleta said.

Then there is the smart home technology trend that allows homeowners to control their lights or heating and air conditioning thermostats, as well as their garage doors, all through their phone or tablet.

We can walk into a room and say, Alexa, turn on the kitchen lights, and the lights come on, Cipriani said.

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