Why Home Maintenance Costs More on Older PropertiesMaintenance for older homes can feel like a perfect storm. Older properties also predate improvements in materials and codes, from sealed roof decks and enhanced fastening to insulation standards. As those involved with maintenance for older homes know very well, budgets normally go on replacing what’s there rather than home improvements. For older properties, knowing where you sit in the replacement cycle matters more than any single job. Closing the Home Maintenance GapThe key to managing maintenance for older homes is budgeting.