Homeowners in Media, Pennsylvania have many options when it comes to roof upgrades. While these sometimes depend on your neighborhood association or the weather you often experience, it’s within your control and your best interest to understand all the different factors in keeping your roof up-to-date. Read on for a complete guide to roof upgrades.
Know your options
Here is a list of the most popular and often-necessary roofing upgrades:
- Shingles: Often the most thought-of choice for an upgrade, this is the visual of your home’s roof, the first thing that people see. Consider different shingle options that could help your home stand out, or fit in with the neighborhood, depending on your goal. The right shingles could increase the curb appeal of your home and make it more valuable.
- Chimneys: Consider the type of chimney you have (if you don’t know, ask the inspector) and if you want to switch it up. Airtight caps save your home energy, so they may be an alternative to metal chimney caps, for example.
- Ice and water protectors: These add an extra layer of protection to your home from harsh weather conditions. They also act as an extra water shedding layer. They are required by code in some areas, so check the requirements for yours.
- Other options: Additional features to consider include new ridge caps for aesthetic purposes, improved roof ventilation options, and any other “fixes” that an expert at JL Roofing and Siding can inform you about.
Know your needs
Your home may be having specific issues that a roof change can help solve. In addition, consider the specific needs of your family for the types of upgrades you should seek.
- If you have a large family, and the many responsibilities that come with that, a low-maintenance home is often a time saver. Having JL Roofing and Siding install lower maintenance gutters that don’t require cleaning, such as gutter systems with built-in hoods, will save you time and energy (and potentially money in the long run).
- If you’ve been noticing your energy bills slowly increasing, look to your roof for a potential solution. Light-colored or white shingles (or, for aesthetic reasons, today’s wide range of reflective shingles) reemit absorbed heat and are energy-efficient.
- In certain areas, shingles with an impact resistance rating will help reduce insurance costs in the event of an impact from above, as can happen in hailstorms. If your concern is safety and avoiding claims after a storm, this could be a good option.
Know who to trust
The home consulting industry is full of players, and some play the game unfairly. A roofing expert should always provide reasons for their recommendations, give you insight about what’s popular without pressuring you to make an important decision, and take into account key structural concerns. Leave your home in good hands — leave it to the professionals at JL Roofing and Siding.
Looking for more roofing advice, or seeking a roofing service you can trust? JL Roofing and Siding is the premier agency for all of your home improvement and repair needs. Our services go beyond installing windows; roofing, siding, doors, gutters, and more are all in our wheelhouse. Give us a call today for your roofing and home repair needs!