Often when people think about renovation or restoration, they go for the bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen. They also consider repairing walls and floors. But one of the most neglected things is the roof. The roof is the most essential part of any building, yet when it comes to maintenance, they are mostly neglected.
The roof is exposed to the sun, wind, storms, and rains for prolonged periods. These weathering factors may affect the stability of the roof. Thus, if you want your house structure to be safe and secure, then you must keep your roof well maintained because the topmost part of the building is also the heart of the house.
Here we have mentioned the reasons for roof restoration in both commercial and residential buildings.
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1. To Increase the Life of the Roof
As mentioned above, extreme weather conditions like storms and rainfall can make the roof weak. These weathering factors will not just weaken the structure, but they may also become the reason for major accidents. If the roof is neglected for a long time, then it may collapse.
If you don’t opt for regular maintenance, there may come a time when repair or restoration will be out of the picture and replacing it will be the only viable option. Replacement is much costlier than restoration. Thus, you must ensure to do roof restoration after every 10-15 years.
2. Protects From Water Leakage
If the roof is not well maintained, leakage from the roof and walls can become a big problem during the winter. It will also destroy the carpets and furniture in the house. The walls paint will also start to come off and the house will look old, grim, and dirty.
3. Enhanced Resale Value
One of the major reasons for roof restoration is to enhance the resale value of the house. If you plan to sell the house in the future, then old and rotting walls will decrease its value and you might not even be able to find a potential buyer.
4. Decrease in Power Bills
If the walls or roof of the house are leaking, it indicates the presence of cracks, gaps, or holes. In winters it will allow the cold air from the outside to enter the house which will decrease the temperature inside the house. Similarly, in the summers, the cold air inside the house will leak, thus leading to an increase in the temperature.
This will make the temperature of the house uncomfortable and will put more pressure on the heaters and AC’S, thus leading to increased power consumption. This will lead to an increase in the power bills. Thus, if you go for a periodic roof restoration process, you will save a lot on your energy bills and can utilize it on other important things.
These are some of the benefits of getting the roof restoration done from time to time. If not done regularly, it will not just make your house look ugly, but it will also decrease the value of the house. Moreover, it can cause fatal accidents.
If you have been thinking of roof restoration, never try the DIY methods since they turn out to be counterproductive when the problem is intricate. Roof restoration is a dangerous process and requires various skills and the right tools.
Always hire a professional contractor for the restoration work. They will have skilled workers and tools and will ensure that the work is completed while ensuring the highest safety standards. When hiring contractors, make sure that they are experienced, and provide you with proper quotes, and guarantee to deliver the work on time.
This is a guest post contribution from Lara Buck for TSRoofing.com.au