The roof is not always the most praise-worthy part of the house. It’s high from the ground, so people don’t actually see it from below. It covers the house as a whole, and it’s outside, so homeowners and dwellers don’t really see it from inside. Nonetheless, its purpose and value cannot be de-emphasized. The roof will always be necessary, important and irreplaceable.
The last part means you can replace an old roof with a new one, but you cannot replace the roof with any other part of the house. Yes, you can improve, refurbish and make your roof so many times better than it already is. Roof replacement or improvement, you can do any of these!
If your roof is not damaged or at least not seriously damaged, you don’t need to do a roof replacement. Make an effort to repair and enhance it instead. You can do a roof makeover to bring out the best in your roof’s beauty and quality. Grace your roof until it looks like it’s brand new. How? Keep reading. Here are 6 keen ways to give your dear roof a makeover.
1 – Repaint your roof.
One of the basic and most effective ways to make an old roof look new is by repainting it. Coat the roof with a new and thicker layer of paint, which could be of the same color or brand as your current roof or not.
Significantly, choosing the color wisely is very important because the color has something to do with how the roof can function properly, especially with regards to the temperature inside the house. If you have noticed that the brand of paint which you have previously used did not last as long as expected, then it’s probably time to look for a better brand. Select one that has an excellent enduring quality that does not easily crack or fade away, particularly when temperature shifts and becomes strong enough to naturally make paint decline.
2 – Replace your roof gutters.
Gutters are serviceable parts of the roof. Roofs are not the same without gutters and without operative gutters. Their purpose can only be performed by them. Their usefulness goes from top to bottom – from the roof itself to the foundation of the house. That’s why it really is an enormous problem when roof gutters are damaged or broken.
If there already are leakages you see, dropping through the gutters, or if you notice the gutters getting loose, it’s time for roof repairs to be done. If that’s not enough, replacement is needed. Other signs of defective roof gutters include dislocated screws, rusty nails, rotting and footing issues. Replace your roof gutters as you see fit.
3 – Replace missing and broken shingles.
Shingles serve as a covering or protection over the roof. They could be made of various materials, such as metal, asphalt, wood or rubber, depending on the type of roof your house has. They make your property look good and presentable, yet on top of that, safety is their top priority.
As part of your roof makeover, replace missing and broken shingles. You might not immediately detect them without actually seeing the top of the roof, so make sure to seek help from professional roofers to have your roof checked and inspected. Once they see missing and broken shingles, don’t think twice about replacing them. You have to replace them as soon as possible to prevent further damage, especially internal building damages and danger. Even those with minimal fissures should be replaced in no time to stop more impending defacements on your roof.
This is an important step to maintain the safety and beauty of your abode.
4 – Have skylights installed.
This is just a suggestion, but it’s not at all a requirement; it also does not suit everyone’s taste or necessity, but still, here. While you do a roof makeover, you can also decide to do some home additions or remodelling. One of those is by having skylights on your roof.
Although commonly perceived as a mere visual aesthetic or value-increasing installation, skylights are actually very beneficial in homes. When it comes to saving energy, skylights truly provide great help. During daytime, you will not need to use lights or a lot of lights in the rooms or areas where they are located. With the help of skylights on the roof, a space can also look wider and bigger and feel more breathable. They can eliminate unwanted smells and smoke coming from inside, especially from the kitchen, and welcome fresh air coming from outside.
5 – Optimize roof ventilation.
Last but definitely not the least is roof ventilation. It is a very crucial facet of roofing and housing in general because it’s where comfort lies. Without proper roof ventilation, the quality of air that circulates inside the house building becomes poor and problematic. Living in that house becomes like a test.
Include in your roof makeover the optimization of your roof ventilation. Call expert roofers to ensure that your roof, attic, vents and all their parts are installed and secured aptly, ready for summer and other sunny days in particular! Fix or upgrade roof ventilation to lessen energy spending, to reduce too much heat or too much cold indoors, and to extend roof life.
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ROOF MAKEOVER
Reliable roofs are designed tough. Of course, they are. Roofs are made to secure and defend the house and most importantly, the people living in it. But no matter how strong they could be, over time, due to age, pests and weather elements, they change. Many of their qualities dwindle. Those changes will most likely lead to wearing out as one can naturally assume.
Have your roof inspected. If the roofing professionals tell you that you won’t need a roof replacement, that’s good news. You can do a roof makeover instead. No need to remove the whole roof to be replaced with a new one. What you will do is a boost, an upgrade, a refinement. Roof repairs will be done, and beautification will be next. With the help of your trusted roofers, you can achieve the best roof makeover results!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nicole Ann Pore is a writer, an events host and a voice over artist. She finds quality and well-researched writing as a worthwhile avenue to enlighten and delight others about things that matter. For her, it’s restoring and fulfilling to the heart and a great way to clear the mind while loading it up with fresh learning. Film critiquing and filmmaking are among her interests too. Giving all the glory to God, Nicole graduated Cum Laude from De La Salle University Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts.
Nicole Ann Pore is a writer, an events host and a voice over artist. Quality and well-researched writing is her worthwhile avenue to enlighten and delight others about things that matter. She is a daytime writer for Young & Co Roofing Manchester, an excellent roofing and cladding company in Greater Manchester. Nicole graduated Cum Laude from De La Salle University Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts.
