Some home improvement projects may not be worth doing before you put your house on the market because the return is either low or breakeven. Your roof is something to definitely consider replacing before selling for multiple reasons. 1.) Improve Resale Value An average sized and shaped roof costs anywhere from $7,000 to $9,000...
Some contractors will use scare tactics to get you to replace the entire roof when maybe it isn’t actually necessary. You can learn the signs to look out for to make an informed decision based on your home. 1.) Do you have missing shingles? Missing shingles can blow off of a roof at any...
Being an informed homeowner is a vital component of working with your contractor to ensure you’re not being taken advantage of. 1.) Reusing old flashing Flashing is an important step in weatherproofing your home. Flashing is a thin metal used around chimneys and along valleys to help stop water penetration. It’s an expense that...
Ever wonder what is going to happen over your head during your roof replacement? Here are the steps your contractor will typically follow. 1.) PROTECT The first step is to protect your gardens, yard and other property by hanging tarps from the edge of your roof. 2.) STRIP OLD ROOF The next step is...
It can be tough choosing a shingle color because a small sample doesn’t show the natural variation in color between shingles. How will it compute over a large area? With these tools, it takes guesswork out of the equation by giving you the entire picture. Owens Corning Shingle Visualizer The Owens Corning shingle visualizer...
Summer might immediately come to mind for your roof replacement but fall could be the better option. 1.) Cooler Weather = Efficient Labor Once the humidity and dog days of summer are over, labor moves a little smoother and definitely more efficiently. This means your roof replacement that may have taken two days during the...
Choosing a contractor can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. With so much to consider, here are a few tips to get started: 1.) Ask Your Friends, Family and Colleagues Do you know someone who just had similar work done to their home? Ask how the experience was. Would they recommend the contractor...
Creating the proper airflow paired with insulation within your attic is essential to prevent costly repairs down the road. 1.) Prevent Trapped Moisture Creating a clear pattern for proper airflow prevents air from entering your home and staying there. The trapped air and moisture will eventually cause rot, mold and decay in your attic...
Hurricane season isn’t the first priority this year, but winter is something which can potentially wreak havoc on our roof every year. As such, it’s important that homeowners who want to keep their house in peak condition pay attention to their roof before the severe weather hits. General Warning Signs If you want to be...
Being a homeowner comes with so much responsibility. If you have rented a home or apartment for a while, then you will probably find that home ownership will take some getting used to. When there are repair issues present in a home you own, you are completely responsible for getting them addressed. Getting a new...
