When you are building something, it’s easy to get caught up in the lowest bidder. But in construction, lower cost is almost never better. Cheap materials may be less expensive to get initially, but they could cost more in labor and problems over time.
Shorter Lifespan Means Sooner Replacements
Cheap shingles, siding, or decking give up the ghost far sooner than premium materials. For instance, if you pay for cheap shingles, you may find them curled or cracked within five years, requiring another replacement long before what you budgeted for.
Ongoing Maintenance Expenses
Inexpensive siding and decking need to be replaced often and painted or sealed regularly. Eventually those maintenance costs accrue and negate the savings you initially gained.
Higher Energy Bills
Homeowners ultimately pay the price when builders shortchange insulation or windows, with larger utility bills. Leaky materials allow heat to escape in the winter and cool air to escape in the summer, driving up energy costs year after year.
Risk to Safety and Structure
The greatest threat is when unsafe materials make safety impossible. Deck boards splitting, siding warping in storms, flimsy roofing material—anything like that can make your home dangerous for your family.
Lower Resale Value
For buyers, when they see a home made of cheap materials, they see the future expenses. Homes constructed with quality materials don’t just appraise higher, they sell quicker because buyers are confident of the long-term value.
The takeaway: The initial savings when using low-cost materials rarely pay off in the end. At IL Construction, we only use long-lasting, high-quality materials. It’s an investment in safety, comfort, and value.
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