If you're replacing your home's roof, you might wonder what benefits it will bring. Several possible ones are listed below.
Enhance the Kerb View
The roofing covers a vast area of a building, so replacing it will transform the kerb view. An old roof with broken mildewed tiles and rusty metal doesn't flatter a facade — it does the reverse. If you're selling your home, external improvements are worthwhile as the kerb view will be the first thing that potential buyers see as they approach your home and get that crucial first impression.
Alter the Colour
Replacing the roof provides the opportunity for you to transform the facade by altering the roof colour. For a brick home, you could pick one of the alternate tones within the bricks and use that for the roofing to harmonize the design. For an extra-large roof, take care not to let it overpower the building by being too dominant. So, stick to mid-toned grey, beige or other neutrals.
Also, consider the environment when choosing a colour. If you live beach-side, avoid dark, heavy hues that aren't in keeping with the landscape. Instead, go for lighter sand or grey-blue. If you live in bushy surroundings, choose a woody grey or a rustic green to harmonize with the foliage.
Protect the Building
Water may seem harmless enough, but it can inflict significant damage on a building if it gets into the wrong places. A roof with cracked tiles or rusty bits that lets rainwater seep into the crawl space allows dangerous moisture to spread through your home. Rainwater can rot timber rafters, insulation and ceiling and wall plaster. If your house develops a mould and mildew infestation, it will have an unhealthy indoor atmosphere. Once you replace the roof, you can feel confident that it's sound and secure and that rainwater rolls off the top rather than seeping inside.
Increase Your Home's Energy Efficiency
A roof replacement can also improve the energy efficiency of a home. Gaps in the roof not only let rainwater inside, but they allow air into the roof cavity also. This crawl space area forms a buffer between the outdoors and the rooms underneath. If the roof cladding is holey, in summer, hot outdoor air will fill up the roof cavity and quickly transfer through the ceiling plaster into your home.
In winter, cold outdoor air will fill up the crawl space, and the warmth in your home will more readily escape through the ceiling plaster. As a result, you'll pay more for air conditioning and heating. Once you replace the roof, your home will be more energy-efficient, and you'll save on energy bills. For more information, contact a roof replacement company.
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