Renovation, Reconstruction and Refurbishment (RRR) generally refers to the process of major maintenance and repair and or upgrade of an existing building or constructed system (eg pool, pit, etc.)
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But more specifically renovation involves: - changes in structure, - the replacement of a defective area (roofs, coloumns) - conversions and/or extensions,
while refurbishment involves: - fixing the troubled area or item, - decorating - restore to good condition of the building.
J ust because your contractor is skilled, and loves renovating a home, does NOT mean your contractor knows about or is qualified to provide old home restoration services. Working on old houses requires special knowledge. Knowing how and what has to be repaired and what to be replaced
Benefits of (RRR)
- Improve the value for resale
- Extending the useful life of existing buildings
- Prevent a building from being inhabitable/condemned
- Less costly option than demolition and constructing from scratch
- Restoring a property which was previously abandoned
Basic repairs may include
- plastering and rendering
- floors and carpeting
- woodwork
- structural upgrades (eg columns, foundations)
- changing windows and doors
Factors affecting (RRR)
- The condition of the existing structure
- The location of the structure
- Comparison of costs : Repair vs Replace
- Whether or not the works can be carried out safely.