While nobody wants to replace the roof on their home, there will come a time when the roof starts to wear out and replacement is needed. When your roof needs to be replaced, it is important that you have it replaced as soon as possible so that you avoid any damage to your home. Before a roof replacement happens, you want to make sure your home and property is ready for it. Taking a few steps before the crew shows up to replace your roof will make the roof replacement a success. Xpert Xterior is here to share some tips to help you get ready for your new roof.
Preparing Your Yard for Roof Replacement
Removing an old roof and replacing it with a new one is a messy ordeal. You need to take a little time to prepare your yard for it.
– Vehicles: Move your vehicles out of the driveway and away from the home. There will be a decent amount of debris that will be falling all over the yard no matter how clean the crew tries to be. If your vehicles are out in the open, you want to move them far from where any of this debris will fall.
– Plants: Any plants or landscaping that is near the home might end up getting damaged by falling debris during the roof replacement process. You can avoid this by covering some of the plants that you want to make sure are protected.
– Electricity: Make sure the electrical outlet is available for the crew before they can get started. They will have tools that need power to work.
– Gates: If you have any locked gates, make sure they are unlocked so that the crew can have access to the property.
Preparing Your House for a Roof Installation
Replacing a roof is going to be loud with a lot of pounding to put the new one on. Here are some tips to prepare the house on the inside for the process:
– Wall Décor: If there is any décor on the walls hat could potentially be damaged by falling off, make sure you remove them before the big day. The vibrations of removing and replacing a roof can cause some things to fall down.
– Attic: If you have any items in your attic that you are worried about, you need to focus there. The attic is the space that will be most effected by the replacement of a roof.
– Windows: The roofers should protect your windows during the replacement process but you should ensure they are closed and secured.
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If the time has come that you need to have your roof replaced, there is no one that will do a better job than the professionals at Xpert Xterior. We will make sure your new roof is installed properly so that it will offer your home the protection it needs from the elements. Call us today!