Therefore, when prospecting a home, pay attention to the roof for evidence of water seepage. The common and accepted method of dealing with this difficulty is to have the roof professionally water sealed. This is due to the different heat expansion coefficients between the materials and not particularly significant. However, larger cracks, those allowing water seepage and those not occurring between two different types of construction material must be looked into. Make sure they are in good condition.
Most homeowners substitute aging closets with organizers built of vinyl-covered metal.
These are both long lasting and inexpensive, and can be professionally installed in a minimum of time. However, the warm climate makes carpets undesirable to most Puerto Rican homeowners, who find them warm, difficult to clean and prone to producing allergies. New homes and apartments are usually sold without appliances, except for a water heater. Quasi-permanent fixtures such as garage openers and disposals are upgrades done by the owner and are usually sold with the home. Appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves may or may not be included.