Curb Appeal of a New Roof
- Nov
- 16
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Uncategorized
Adding a new roof to your home can increase your homes value by as much as 10-40%. In addition to the monetary benefits that a new roof can add to your home, they also make your home much more aesthetically pleasing. The aesthetic value of a new roof can make it worth even more money to the right buyer, and that’s not the only benefits adding a new roof can provide. Check out this guide to see what other benefits a new roof can provide!
Benefits
As mentioned above, a new roof can add a large amount of resale value. However, this average of $12,000 equates to about a 62% return on the investment of replacing your roof. So how you recoup the rest of the cost of replacing your roof? Well, if your roof is 20 years old, which is around the average lifespan of an asphalt roof, not only is your roofing technology a bit outdated, but it may be underperforming as well. Adding a new roof not only adds resale value to your home, it can also make your home more weather-proof which can lower your heating or AC costs. Much of your home’s heat is lost through the roof, so installing a new roof with a more efficient construction could end up saving you on heating costs and recouping the rest of the roofs value.
A Modern Roof
While we have covered the resale value of a new roof, and also talked about how it can cut down on heating and cooling costs, one thing we haven’t covered are the surprise costs a new roof may save you from. The most important purpose of a roof is keeping the elements out, and perhaps the most destructive element is rain. An old roof could let moisture in either because the shingles are beginning to peel off the roof deck, or the roof could be installed with an outdated water barrier. Installing a new roof could prevent a leak that would’ve eventually compromised the structural integrity of your roof deck or beams. It is important to make sure your roofs technology is updated and ready to withstand the elements.
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