How A New Roof Design Can Add To Your Home’s Curb Appeal
What does the exterior of a home tell you about what to expect from the interior? Sure, there are homes that look a little rough on the outside with impeccable interior finishes. Still, it isn't what you would expect, and you might pass on buying that home as a result.
This is the power of curb appeal, an element of real estate that is crucial to selling a home in good time at a good price. If you're getting ready to sell, it's important to think about curb appeal now and that includes taking a look at your roofing.
Residential roofing is a key structural element but it's also a key aesthetic element. You may want to get a new roof if your curb appeal isn't quite up to par.
Ready to learn more about how new roof installation can boost your curb appeal? Keep reading to learn more.
NEW ROOFING CAN MODERNIZE YOUR HOME
Old homes lend a certain majesty and charm to any neighborhood, and plenty of buyers are in the market for something on the older side. The trick is finding a way to accentuate those timeless details while updating the ones that simply look dated. With new shingles and a new roof design, your home will look far more modernized regardless of how old it really is.
NEW ROOFING CAN LEND TO AN UPDATED COLOR SCHEME
Lately, we've seen a more widespread trend of homeowners playing with exterior color schemes. The problem is that when you want to paint more than just, for example, the door and the shutters, you might find that the color of the roof detracts from the overall effect. Warmer tones tend to make brickwork shine while cooler tones pair beautifully with modern homes designed with tones of glass and metal fixtures.
A NEW ROOF CONVEYS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Let's go back to the point of curb appeal: it gives potential buyers an expectation of the state of the interior. At the end of the day, that expectation isn't just about aesthetics.
If you can see from the curb that a roof is missing shingles or starting to sag, what do you expect from the state of the interior? Chances are, you're anticipating leaks and water damage, at the very least.
When a roof is new and pristine, it tells a different message. From a single glance, a buyer or passerby will know that your home has structural integrity. At the end of the day, that is the single most important thing for a home to have.
HOW DOES AN OLD ROOF DETRACT FROM CURB APPEAL?
What if you're not concerned about improving your curb appeal? We're here to tell you that even if you're not shooting for perfect, you may still want a new roof. Let's take a look at the ways that an old roof can do harm to your curb appeal.
DAMAGE LOOKS DINGY
Stains and soot, broken or missing shingles, bowing or warping - all of these qualities are going to make your property look dingy. When a potential buyer spots a damaged roof, they're going to form an immediate assumption about how well you've kept up with the property. At that rate, you're going to have to prove that your house is worth buying in spite of the old roof, which can lead to long listing times.
OLD ROOFING CAN DAMAGE YOUR YARD
An old roof can harm your curb appeal in more ways than one. A new roof with a climate-ready design protects your yard and foundation as much as it protects your interiors. How does this work?
Think of your roof as the first line of defense against issues like erosion. When the slant of your roof, shingles, and gutters are all doing their jobs, water is diverted away from the foundation and into a suitable area of the yard. When these elements are no longer up to par, rainwater can pour from the roof and down toward the foundation and toward your carefully cultivated lawn.
AN OLD ROOF MEANS FUTURE COSTS
There is a reason why new residential roofing will increase your home value by an average of about $15,000. A new roof is an investment and one that new homeowners don't want to have to make. In fact, many properties that would otherwise be considered turn-key end up falling into the fixer-upper pile because of an old or damaged roof.
In other words, installing a new roof comes with a hefty return on investment. Buyers are willing to pay more for a home when it means less future costs (and future work) for them.
GET NEW ROOF INSTALLATION AND GIVE YOUR CURB APPEAL AN UPGRADE
When it comes to curb appeal, look higher than the curb. Your roofing has a major role to play, and a new roof can do wonders to improve the overall impact your home's exterior makes on a potential buyer. An old roof, on the other hand, can make potential buyers say "no" before they've even seen the house.
Ready to learn more about new roof installation in San Diego? Resilient Roofing is here to answer your questions, provide a free quote, and pair you up with San Diego's best roofers. Contact us today to get started on the upgrade that will give your home a whole new look and feel.