You know that your roof protects your home’s interior. But it also has purposes you might not be aware of that play a critical role in the comfort of your space and even the quality of the air you breathe.
When you replace your roof, here are a few bonuses you might not expect:
Increase Your Home’s Value: If you’re selling your home in the next five years or so, a new roof can to boost your home’s value. Interested home buyers care about the age of the roof, because they know that an old roof will leave them on the hook for a replacement very soon.
Maintain Insurance Coverage: The age of your roof plays a significant factor in your home insurance coverage. Most insurance companies offer limited or no coverage on roofs 20 years old or older. If your roof is hitting the 20-year mark, you’ll want to think about replacing it.
Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency: Across all home building and remodeling sectors, people have realized the value of increasing energy efficiency. For instance, energy-efficient appliances can save an average household up to $500 a year on utility bills. Going green can help reduce monthly bill costs, make homes more comfortable, and reduce the “footprint” of those living in the home, making energy-efficient upgrades an interest for everyone.
Give Your Home a Little Make over: When you realize that your home needs a new roof, you have the chance to think about the style and color you want. The view from most neighborhood streets will include your roof, which means that your selection of roofing material impacts the overall appearance of your home. Deciding to go with lighter or darker shingles or even a different roofing material can have a noticeable impact on your home’s appearance.
Protect the Air Quality in Your Home: Your roof has an important job: keeping moisture out of the home and helping with climate control. As a roof begins to age, many homeowners find themselves concerned with leaks and similar water damage getting past the roof. Leaks and a buildup of moisture with an aging roof can pose a threat to anyone in the home, particularly if it begins to nurture the growth of mold. Mold can be hazardous to people’s health and impact the quality of the air they breathe.
Investing in the roof you want can change your home’s entire appearance. At WISE Contracting Group we can help walk you through the various options available, including different colors and materials, to help you make the selection that works best for you. Contact us to explore your options.
