Choosing to update your roof offers an opportunity to completely change the look of your home. With modern technologies and updates in the roofing industry, changes to your roof can do more than add curb appeal. Important features can increase protection of the home and lower energy bills.
If you are preparing for a re-roof, you will want to consider all of your options and especially the ones that will affect the function of the roof. We’ve put together a list of a few key items to consider while you are planning your re-roof. As always, be sure to talk things over with your local roofer to ensure your choices are best for your home and climate.
4 Key Items To Consider When Planning A Re-Roof
1. Efficiency
The roof of a house is directly exposed to the elements, especially sunshine. Between the sun shining down all day and high temperatures, the roof absorbs a lot of heat and UV rays. Additionally, the warm air inside your home rises and utilizes the roof to escape. Between the sun, rays, and warm air, your roof takes quite the beating. The older your roof is, the more likely it is holding onto more of the heat than letting it escape.
Luckily, there are several energy efficient roofing materials for you to choose from that will protect your roof from the heat and UV rays. This allows your home to be more efficient, preventing your HVAC system from working overtime, and lowers your energy bills.
2. Ventilation
As we said above, your roof allows the warm air from inside your home to escape. It is essential for the safety of your home for the roof to have proper ventilation. A new roof installation offers a perfect time to evaluate the ventilation system and make any improvements. New vents can help prevent mildew and rot along with helping extend the roof’s lifespan. Talk with your roofer about how you can better vent your home and lower your energy bills.
3. Flashing
Many roofing companies will automatically include flashing with a roof installation. You will want to ask your contractor to ensure they do as it is another essential piece of a roof. Flashing is a thin, flat material that is used to keep water from getting beneath your roofing material.
Specific areas of the roof are especially susceptible to leaks and need to be reinforced to prevent them. Where your roof meets a wall, valley, vent, skylight, or edges, flashing should be installed. Double check with your roofing contractor before they begin your new roof installation and make sure they can add the flashing. Doing so will help protect your home from leaks and excessive damage.
4. Gutters
When you get a new roof, it is a perfect time to consider also getting new gutters. Many roofing companies will remove the gutters before installing a roof. So, if they are bent, rusted, or falling off your home, now is when you should replace them. Even if the gutters are in great shape, the new roof may not match or work well with your new roofing material. Discuss this with your contractor to see if they can offer you any recommendations.
Make The Best of Your Investment
A roof is no small investment and takes a bit of planning to ensure it is done right. Consider making adjustments to your roof so that it not only looks good, but also helps lower your energy bills and extends its lifespan. Working with a local roofing contractor, you should be able to have a new roof that does all three.
Craven Construction offers new roof installation to the entire East Valley, including Mesa. Our team is experienced with roofing materials of every type and roofs of all sizes. We also bring over 20 years of experience to each and every job. If you are ready for a new roof, contact our office for a FREE estimate.
Are you planning for a new roof?
About Craven Construction
Craven Construction is dedicated to providing our customers with honest and reliable roofing services. With over two decades of residential and commercial experience, we are here to serve you and all of your roofing needs.
Our team of experienced roofers is licensed and knowledgeable in working with all types of roofing. We offer high quality roofing services and are capable of getting your project completed in a timely, efficient manner.