Taking care of your new home is an on-going task that you should begin to consider early after you move in. Don’t wait a couple of years to read on this topic! Because, then, you might have done such things as inadvertently changed the grading of your lot, put flower beds along your foundation or cut doors that will shrink when colder days arrive.
Understanding these key issues will help ensure you enjoy the high performance of your new home for years to come.
To find out more about the maintenance of your home The Alberta New Home Warranty Program has developed some helpful resources.
Click here to read about Information for the Care and Maintenance of your New Home guide. You should also read our Surface Water Management Brochure, which explains water movements around your home and how to effectively reduce the possibility of water penetration into your home.
Your new home will require care and attention throughout its lifetime – and in so doing you’ll prolong the lifelong enjoyment of it for generations to come.