How do I look after my new home?
During the building of your new home the structure absorbs a considerable amount of water - it simply cannot be avoided.
We advise the following to ensure that you get the very best from your new home.
- During the first few months your home will go through the drying-out period. As this happens a few small cracks may appear in the walls and timberwork, this is quite normal and can be cured when you re-decorate.
- Keep your central heating down to a comfortable level and use sparingly during the first few weeks. This will help to avoid the home heating up too quickly causing cracks to appear.
- Keep doors and windows open a little whenever possible to ventilate your home.
- In summer you may choose to close the window ventilation slats during the day to prevent dust from entering your property especially if there are still building works going on but we would advise you open them at night and at weekends as per the NHBC handbook.