Do Not Get A New Roof Installed Until You Read This
There are three major problems with many roofs older than 2005. These older roofs may cause energy efficiency issues, lower home value, and health problems. A new or repaired roof may properly seal your home against harsh weather, lower your HVAC's heating costs, and improve your property value.
Here's the secret as to why getting a new roof may be far cheaper than you imagine!
People are afraid to replace a roof – even though it's a straightforward process. Because of this fear, they want to only buy a house that has a new roof. If you're willing to let professionals replace your roof, you're instantly raising the value of your home.
This is unknown outside of the industry, but many new shingles may improve energy efficiency. In fact, metal roofs can better handle harsh weather, which may save you up to 40% off your energy bill. They has have more eco-friendly materials than asphalt, which may make you eligible for tax credits.1
A major reason many fear an old roof is because that roof may have allowed enough water and frequent moisture to enter the home. A small water leak overtime causes the accumulation of mold. Many have an adverse health reaction to mold. A new roof can keep your family healthy.
On the other hand, get the ability to brighten up your home. You can have a skylight added in. Whether you have an attic or vaulted ceilings, this is the perfect opportunity to get more natural light into your home.
Curb appeal is really what sells a home. Now that most real estate browsing happens online, the first thing people see is a picture of the outside of the house. Then, they decide if they want to look further. You'll be improving your home's first impression and the likelihood it would sell.
Signs a roof needs to be repaired or replaced
Even with excellent maintenance and regular inspections, a roof will age. A roof will age faster if the previous roof was not fully removed, only has one layer of shingles, and depending on its ventilation. A two decade old roof may very well need to be replaced.
For maintenance, you need to be able to (or have an expert) check the entire roof for missing or damaged shingles. Even one or two missing shingles compromises the durability of the remaining shingles. When there are missing shingles, the other shingles can be moved by wind. Now, hundreds of shingles may be ineffective.
There's another sign asphalt shingles are damaged. These shingles contain small glass pellets. These pellets reflect radiation from the sun. The roof's underlayment will now be weaken due to the sun. When checking a roof for need of repair, you want to check for shingle tears and indentations. Also, your downspout may contain granules or pellets. This will show you if weather or debris may be damaging your roof.
An area to look closely at are the roof valleys. Roof valleys are where most of the water flows. Debris flow into these areas and then the gutters. If there's damage here, then it'll have an even bigger impact on your roof's durability. This could be a sign that a roof repair might not be enough and a full replacement is necessary.
Here's an almost invisible sign to inspect. Sometimes you can see it from the attic. What will happen is that moisture and daylight will be coming through the roof boards. You can sometimes detect this by seeing if the insulation is wet. A more sure way to detect this moisture is to walk on the roof (or have an expert do it). By walking on the roof, you may feel what seems like a bounce right under your feet in certain areas. This means the decking has gotten weaker.
Because many roofs are not easily accessible and it can be difficult for homeowners to find all of these signs, you can schedule a roof expert to inspect your home for moisture and these signs.
You may not need to pay for the cost of the new roof or repairs. If there's damage caused by a storm, your insurance company could pay you back for the cost. A professional would be able to help you find out. $0 down financing options with historically low interest rates are a good option too.
When you have a fixed income or have limited savings, it pays to use new strategies to save big. In September, many homeowners used this strategy to try to solve this costly problem and save thousands.
By improving your home equity, being energy efficient, and reducing wear on your A/C, the new roof should pay for itself.
There are many roof installers. Which installer will give you the best price?
