So you found your dream home congratulations!
Buying a home in Puerto Rico can be an exciting process, but it's also one that requires careful planning. If you're thinking about buying a home in Puerto Rico, here are some things to consider regarding windows and doors before making any big decisions.
Let's be honest, most window and doors aren't properly maintain and this can cost the new owner hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Some areas can be easily spotted while others may required a bit of more time to find out. For example a broken piece of glass can be easily seen. The first thing you want to do when your first inspect the window is to look for scratches or peels in the aluminum frame. Scratches can be paint peel and the fixed can be as easily as touch up paint but others will required some sanding, buffing, priming and painting after. In some extreme cases it might be better to change that particular part of the frame and in others it will be as easy as a deep cleaning! The second item you want to check off your list are broken glasses. Check the around the corners for chipped glass in regular glass or spiderweb like breakeage that can cost you thousands of dolars to replace. For example a ¼” laminated glass can set you back around $400 to replace.
