Your roof is an important functioning component of your home. Making roof upgrades can improve your home’s energy efficiency, comfort, and even provide added protection against flooding and mold. Whether you are scheduled for new roof installation or are simply looking for ways to add value to your property, there are several smart roof upgrades that can benefit your home and your family for years to come.
Improve Your Chimney
If you have a fireplace, you may not consider it an integral part of your roof. However, your chimney and its condition can have a significant effect on your roof’s overall integrity, making fireplace and chimney care an important part of roofing maintenance. A poorly-sealed or older chimney can be a significant energy drain in your home, causing heated or cooled air to be lost up the flue, even when it is closed. Giving your chimney a refresh and installing an airtight chimney cap will not only improve the look of your chimney and your roof but also protect your home from pests and reduce energy loss for a more comfortable home at a lower cost.
Protect Your Roof from Ice Dams
Ice dams are a common problem during the winter, particularly for older roofs that may be suffering from poor insulation or ventilation. Making a few simple changes—especially if you are considering re-roofing—can help you prevent ice dams to protect your roof and your home from the damage they cause. Adding ventilation can improve air circulation in your attic and help to equalize the temperature of your roof with the outside air, which reduces ice dam formation. There are many different ventilation options available, including minimally-invasive vent additions that are easy to perform without a major re-roofing project. Additionally, eave flashing consists of self-sealing membranes that improve the water tightness of your eaves, which protects these vulnerable areas from water penetration if an ice dam or excessive snow runoff does occur.
Upgrade Your Gutters
An old, failing, or inconvenient gutter system represents not only a risk to your home and your roof but also an excess of work to maintain. Upgrading your gutters to a low-maintenance option lets you rest easier with the knowledge that your gutters will continue to perform their function easily, without requiring the extensive maintenance needed by older systems. Curved gutter covers are a recent innovation that all but eliminates the possibility of leaves and dirt accumulation inside the gutter, significantly reducing the chances of a gutter clog while effectively channeling rainwater into the trough to eliminate overflow and the water damage it can cause to your home’s siding, foundation, and basement.
Our Alexandria roofing company offers a variety of roof solutions that include roofing inspections, replacement, and repairs for your home. We can also install skylights, gutter systems, and more to improve your home’s aesthetics, value, and energy efficiency. You can find out more about your roofing options when you click through our website, or take a look at our blog for additional tips and information on roofing materials and maintenance.
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