When you drive up to your home, the roof may not be the first thing that you notice. However. a dilapidated or dirty roof can make you notice the home right away.
If you are thinking of selling your home, or simply want your house to look its best – keeping the roof well maintained and clean is a great way to improve your curb appeal.
We go to great lengths to keep our homes and properties looking beautiful. From proper lawn care to exotic landscaping, from painting our homes to repaving our driveways – Sarasota area residents take pride of ownership in their home maintenance.
But when is the last time that you looked at your roof? It affects your curb appeal more than you realize – here’s why.
How Your Roof Affects Curb Appeal
- A dirty roof, rightly or wrongly, can give the impression that the rest of the home is not cared for. While a dirty roof can be an eyesore, it can also be corrected rather easily. Use a low setting on your power washer to gently loosen and wash away grime, algae or debris; or if it is loose, simply use a broom. When in doubt, call a professional roofing company. Improper cleaning can erode shingles and wash away needed granules; as well as loosen clay tiles if a strong power washer is used. It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned annually to keep the dirt from accumulating.
- A few missing tiles or shingles may represent a minor repair, but they can make your entire roof look bad. Not to mention, if missing or broken roofing materials are not replaced, you may find yourself dealing with a much larger problem soon enough. These damaged areas open up patches of vulnerability for water intrusion, debris buildup, and for wind to get under adjacent tiles and lift them up. Not only will necessary roof maintenance protect your roof over the long term, but it will make your home look much better.
- Sagging gutters or broken downspouts may not officially be a part of your roof, but they will diminish curb appeal nonetheless, making it look like your home is not properly maintained. These problems may also result in further damage both structurally and aesthetically, as water pours over soffits, down walls and into the foundation of your home.
- The color or style of your roof may be outdated, making your home look unnecessarily older. If your neighbors have all replaced their old asphalt shingle with new terra cotta tile, your home will look older by default. If it is time to update your roof, consider new materials, or perhaps just a new, brighter color. There are many different roofing material options available today that can transform the look of your home – simply by changing the roof.
Important to Remember: Some homeowner’s associations have strict guidelines as to the type or color of roof which is allowable in the neighborhood. Be sure to check if you are bound to any covenants or deed restrictions before undertaking a roof replacement project.
There are many reasons to keep your roof looking fresh and beautiful, but the most important is to protect the quality and longevity of the structure itself. With a little preventative maintenance and some expert advice from Avery Roof Services, you will have a long-lasting, beautiful roof to compliment your beautiful home. Call us today for a roof inspection, roof cleaning, or roofing estimate.
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