As we shift closer to a seller's market, homes are currently in high demand. However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't do what you can to ensure your home is appealing to potential buyers. Keeping up with your roof maintenance is important all the time, but when you're trying to sell your home, it's critical.
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house as it protects you and your loved ones from the elements. However, in a hot climate like Las Vegas, roof damage from fire is not unheard of. Unfortunately, fire can cause tremendous damage to your roof and cause you to spend huge amounts of money on repairs or roof replacement. To help you prevent roof damage from fires, below are five tips that will not only help protect your roof but also minimize damage in case of a fire accident.
It’s time to get ready for the holiday season and drag out those old boxes of Christmas decorations. For many, this time of year just isn’t the same without attaching Christmas lights to the roof. Unfortunately, many homeowners inadvertently damage their roofs in the process of installing their Christmas decoration, causing problems down the road. If you want to attach Christmas lights to your roof without undermining the integrity of your home, review some of these helpful tips for putting up roof decorations quickly, easily and safely.
Though intangible, communication is a vital aspect of every roofing job. Believe it or not, even the best roofing specialist can deliver an unsatisfactory result due to poor communication. Here’s how you can keep good communication with your roofer to achieve the best results:
It rarely snows in Las Vegas, but it's still advisable to prepare your roof for the winter season. Even without significant rain, gusty winds pose a threat to the structural integrity of your house. Although it's advisable to hire a professional inspector at least once annually, you can perform some basic roof maintenance tasks. These precautionary measures help you identify or prevent small problems before they snowball into costly complications.
When parts of your home aren't properly insulated, you can waste a lot of money trying to maintain a consistent temperature. Attics are often one of the worst spots in a home when it comes to insulation, so they're a good spot to check if you're spending too much on heating and cooling.
Radiant Barrier Insulation has been linked to savings of up to 10% off the energy costs. Don’t let the myths of this insulation cause you to overlook the huge cost savings and benefits. Radiant barrier is typically installed in the attic to mitigate the heat gain during the summer as a cost-savings measure. It’s important to understand what it means to have radiant barrier installed and how it could benefit you and your property.
The initial answer to the question of roof leak repair cost is: "It depends." Weather damage and failing material can be minor or extreme. Sometimes, you won't know how bad the damage is until you’ve scheduled a roof inspection and your roofer has thoroughly examined all components for damage. An estimate is issued once the roofer sees the extent of the damage and what's needed for repair.
Modern roofs can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years without issue, but water and the elements have a way of eventually getting inside and creating problems. And, if a home’s roof is not maintained, cleaned and monitored, those issues can become unwelcome surprises in the middle of cold or wet months.
Let’s talk about roof leaks. Many people don't realize that, in most cases, roof leaks don't actually start on a particularly rainy day. They usually start when the weather is hot and sunny — two things that Las Vegas in particular experiences quite a bit of. After it rains, any water left undrained on your roof is usually dried off by the sun, but it can still cause damage to the area in question. As the sun continues to beat down on your roof, the problem area gets worse and worse. Then, the next time a particularly bad storm rolls around (which can be often during monsoon season), you've got a major issue on your hands that you may not have even realized existed in the first place.
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