Synthetic doors art much more practical. Even if on town water, subterranean problems need to be examined, addressed and factored into your decision to own this property. Get a map. Often overlooked the placement, age and quality of windows is critical in not only providing light and air circulation in a home, but also in retaining heat. A large percentage of heat loss in the average home is through the windows.
Check sills and framing for water and weather damage.
Window replacement can be very expensive. Typically, older windows in homes may be the areas most likely to have lead- based paint. This should be thoroughly checked if it is of concern to you. Watch out for extraordinarily cheap thermo-pane windows in newer construction, These have been known to last only four or five years, and again are quite expensive to replace. In the New England area, there are often highly humid conditions and a large range for air and ground temperature.