There is a long list of doable home improvement projects you can execute at any given time or season in your home. Of all these projects, roof remodeling seems to be the most neglected despite the roofing’s 40% coverage of a house’s physical appearance. Yes. You heard it right. You may have overlooked the whole idea, but it is a fact. Perhaps this is because most homeowners like to get directly involved in a project. However, because of the complexity of roof remodeling, the entire work goes to the roofing contractor alone. But what most homeowners, like you, question is the timeliness of the project. When should you do it?
Problematic Shingles
It is the responsibility of homeowners to be all the time aware of their household’s present condition including the roofing. Perhaps you would say checking it every now and then is impossible because the roof is located at the top most part of the house. But with a little resourcefulness, you can do the checking through the use of binoculars. Choose a safe spot and position yourself with the binoculars to look for problematic shingles. A number of cracks and curls make your roofing system a good candidate for remodeling. Missing shingles is also another factor.
Roof Leak
Aside from looking at the whole subject from an external point of view, you can also check for defects by checking what’s underneath your roof in your attic. Your attic is actually the best location where you can look into your roofing’s functionality in terms of its capacity to protect your own home from wet weather conditions. With a reliable flashlight in hand, look for water stains in all corners of the roof. Failure to address this kind of issue may lead to you paying more for electricity bills. The later the problem is solved, the more expensive the renovation services will be.
Outdated Look & Design
As mentioned earlier in the introduction, 40% of your house’s over-all appearance is covered by the roofing alone. If you have observed some discoloration in the roofing, you can avail of the said renovation given that it goes along with your available home improvement budget. Also, the desire for an update appearance is valid enough to pursue the roof remodeling. As an advice, purchase roofing products that are impact resistant and have long years of warranty.