Many homeowners spend their weekends on home improvement projects, which helps to give them a sense of pride in their homes. Putting your own elbow grease into your property helps personalize your home to your preferences for what a home should look like, and it puts your mark on your house and the surrounding property.
Owning your own property means you can expect a daily to-do list of tasks that will need to be done to maintain the quality of your property, such as watering and mowing the lawn, regularly clearing the pipes to maintain unblocked plumbing, and other chores that are crucial to the home working as expected. While most daily maintenance tasks can be completed by the homeowner, there are some tasks that will require you to hire a professional, such as cleaning your chimney or maintaining and eventually replacing your roof.
Nobody likes a leaky roof, and if you do not regularly clean your roof and maintain its integrity, you will find that leaks may start and you may find the home to be draftier than it used to be. Not only does maintaining a healthy roof keep residents dry and warm, but it also increases property value, which can mean higher profits and a quicker sale of your home when it comes time to move. The roofing experts at Interstate Roofing lists five ways roof replacement in Beaverton can improve your home’s value.
1. Improved Appearance of Your Home
When looking to buy a home, the first thing that catches your eye, other than location, is the curb appeal of the property. When one thinks of curb appeal, thoughts of bushes and pretty flowers most readily come to mind, but those aren’t the only things that make up a house’s curb appeal. The health and overall appearance of the roof of the home significantly impacts the curb appeal of the property.
Even if your home is well-cared for, with beautiful landscaping and a freshly painted outside, if your roof is showing signs of degradation, is falling apart, or is covered in built-up leaves and moss, showing its age and lack of maintenance, your home’s curb appeal will drop significantly. Especially if you are looking to sell your home, buyers are very aware of the cost of a poorly maintained roof that will need to be replaced soon after purchase. This can push buyers away from making a strong offer, or any offer at all. If potential buyers see the roof is newer and looks fresh and well-maintained, their interests will increase, and offers for purchase will increase accordingly.
2. Roof Warranties With a Longer Warranty Time Period
Not only does a newly installed roof increase the curb appeal of your home, but it also increases the actual dollar value of your home. One bonus of purchasing a home with a new roof is peace of mind knowing that the newly installed roof will not only last longer but may l come with an extended warranty if something goes wrong and needs repair after purchasing the property.
Roof warranties used to be only 15 to 20 years long. However, with the new materials available within the roofing industry, the life of the materials used can be longer, and therefore new roofs may come with much longer warranties. For example, roofs can come with warranties that last as long as 50 years, which definitely can provide a financial bonus to purchasing a home with a newly installed roof and an extended warranty. Just make sure to read the fine print. Only a small amount of contractors can offer the top tier of manufacturer’s warranties.
For those who are looking to stay in their homes after roof installation, building the equity of your home is equally important financially, and having roof replacement in Beaverton can greatly increase your home’s equity. This will in turn increase how much you can borrow against your home with a home loan if ever needed. This can greatly increase peace of mind. You know that in an emergency, you have that financial security that comes with homeownership of a property with a strong financial value.
3. Roofing With More Modern Features
With the focus of technology moving toward being more energy efficient, the roofing industry is not far behind. Roofing materials are now able to help reflect solar rays, reducing heat build-up inside homes with the newly adapted shingles. This means homes with newly installed roofs can reduce energy bills, making the cost of the roof installation well worth it.
The choice of roofing materials is very important to becoming more energy efficient, but don’t forget about proper roof ventilation. Bringing in cool air from the outside through intakes on the roof is important, as are vents to express the hot air and keep your attic cool, especially in the hotter summer months. Without proper roof ventilation, attics can reach temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes it more difficult to cool your home and will significantly increase electric bills as you push your air conditioner to its maximum capacity.
4. Pass Inspections
One of the steps to selling a home is to pass a home inspection, and only after passing inspection can you complete a sale of a home. If you have a roof that looks old and in disrepair, this can trigger a home inspector to stop the closing of the home sale until the roof is fixed. It can also indicate a lack of home maintenance in general, which can lead to a home inspector digging deeper into what else might be wrong with the home. Having a newly installed roof can indicate a cared-for home that will pass inspection.
5. Increase Buyers’ Interest
Having a new roof will make buyers gravitate toward your home, which will look fresh and well-maintained. Knowing the home will likely have a lower energy bill, a longer roof warranty, and years of protection from the weather will ensure you receive lots of lucrative offers for your home, making your investment worthwhile.
For a free estimate, contact the roofing experts at Interstate Roofing today.