Saturday, May 16, 2009

Best Methods to Protect Your Home During a Building Project

If you are a homeowner and undergoing renovation in your house, you must have noticed the debris, paint stains and other things scattered around the house along with the heavy machinery being used which contribute to destroying the furniture, paint, and other valuables in the house.

As an owner if you are living in the house during the building period, you need to be proactive about making sure that there is no damage occurring to your house or to valuables in your house which may require extra money and time to get fixed later on. You can take a few precautions to keep yourself safe from facing this situation by following the tips below:

1. Start the renovation process from one room or region at a time. If the entire project is started together, you will lose access to most of the house. Moreover, getting things done regionally is simpler, especially if you are living in the house while the renovation is being done. The region where the work is happening should be sealed off from the rest of the house to prevent dust from spreading everywhere. Close all doors and windows, and tape plastic over them. Make sure you also cover vents, grates, and heating ducts.

2. Shift everything that can be easily moved from the building area. This may include removing appliances, kitchen accessories, personal items and toys as well as small furniture etc. Cover everything left in the area with sheets, and invest in the temporary protective materials to protect them during the building process. You can get foam for door frames and railings, as well as adhesive sheets for floors, windows, worktops, and other surfaces. These will prevent any damage from happening which may occur as a result of another heavy object hitting them while being moved, or from paint getting all over them during a paint job.

3. Put a damp mat outside the door leading to the building area to catch the dust from the dirty shoes that would otherwise track dust into the house. You can also ask the builders to lightly mist the surfaces before they start work to reduce the amount of dust that may rise in the air.

4. If you have a garden, cover it with a drop cloth to save it from debris and damage. Furthermore, this will keep lead from getting into the soil. Set up boundaries that you want the builders to avoid by marking them with tape. Make sure you tell them to keep any supplies they get away from this area. This will go a long way in protecting your garden.

5. Make sure, the workers clean the work site at the end of the day so you can use it in the evening. Collect all the debris and throw it away every day to prevent it from piling up.

Protecting your home during a building project is not very difficult if you plan beforehand, and make sure that the builders follow your instructions. By following these tips you can keep your home in perfect condition even while it is undergoing renovation.

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