When a homeowner needs to replace their home’s roof they often regard it as an unfortunate experience. However what many homeowners don’t know is that there are many hidden benefits of having the home’s roof replaced. For those facing the need of having your home’s roof replaced, Nickerson Roofing would like to help change your attitude of the experience and share how it will benefit you and your wallet in the end.
How Much Energy Can a Roof Save?
When a home’s roof needs to be replaced, especially an older home, one of the hidden benefits is updating your roofing material. The market has recently been flooded with more efficient roofing materials that can help reflect the sun’s rays, and reduce the heat inside the home and attic. There have been major advances in shingles and roofing tile that has greatly improved a home’s efficiency. Older roofing materials would absorb heat and hold it in which made the attic and the inside of the home very hot. Your air conditioner had to work longer to maintain a comfortable temperature. When you replace your home’s roofing, you will find a variety of roofing surface materials. Ask about what the efficiency rating and which one can or will improve your home efficiency. According to the United States Department of Energy (US DOE), an asphalt shingle roof can increase energy efficiency in your home by up to 30%.
New Roof Boosts Curb Appeal
Many homeowners don’t realize how the roof can age a home and make it look run down and dirty. When you replace your home’s roof in can help revive the look of your entire home. However the style and color of the surface roofing material will determine your home’s major appearance. You will want to make sure you choose a style of roofing tile or shingle along with the right color that is compatible with your home design, color and layout. If you are not sure what type of roofing material or color will enhance your home’s curbside appeal, just ask.
Increase Home Value By Replacing Roof
When you replace your home’s roof with a brand new roof, the updated and modern materials you use can improve the value of your home. Both insurance companies and Realtors will all agree that replacing your home’s roof is a major investment and improves the longevity of the home. Due to this major investment to your home, and with modern materials improving efficiency, you will increase the value of your home after replacing the roof.
Roof Repair, Replacement & More in Truckee, Mystic, Tahoe City, Kings Beach & The North Lake Tahoe Basin of California
After having your roof replaced you may find many more hidden benefits. As much is it may be a major financial expense, in the longer term having your home roof replaced will provide many benefits. When your home’s roof structure is compromised and requires replacement, make sure to use a quality roofing company. Poor installation or cheap materials can ruin your home’s roof and its integrity and void many benefits of having your roof replaced. If your home’s roof is in poor condition, contact Big Ike’s Roofing Co., we can inspect, and redesign your home roofing and help replace your home’s roof. This will ensure you have all the benefits of a new roof. Contact Nickerson Roofing to schedule our services today.