How to Approach Roof Repair As a New Home Buyer

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New home buyers

A new home buyer has a lot to deal with when getting into a new place. You want to make the interior perfect and accommodating to your lifestyle and you want to make sure you meet your mortgage responsibilities. However, there may be exterior problems that also need to be addressed. Roof damage can create issues for both the buyer and the seller of the home. Here are some tips on how to approach roof repair when you are a new home buyer.

Inspect the Roof Before Buying

A roof inspection before making the house purchase allows you to discover how the owner handled maintenance and repairs. If you discover problems at this stage, you can see whether the owner is willing to take responsibility for making the repairs. If not, then you can ask them to lower their asking price since you will have to put money into the house to get the roof repaired. 

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Best Areas in the Home to Add Skylights

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Skylights in kitchen

Skylights in a home are excellent ways to add more natural light when you cannot put in an extra window along the walls. A skylight can brighten dark rooms as well as help cut down on utility usage as you can save money on your electricity bill. You also can use a skylight to add more ventilation to the home. There are several places great places in your home to add in a skylight.

Finished Attic Space

Many people finish an attic space to turn it into a spare guest room, bedroom, or sitting space. A skylight works perfectly in the attic since it’s the highest place in your home that mainly consists of the roof as you may not have available wall space to fit a window. You are able to bring natural sunlight into the house along with fresh air.

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8 Common Parts of Roofs

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Roof of home

Whether you are getting a new roof installed, roof repairs, roof replacement, or something attached to the roof such as a chimney or skylight, you may hear different terms that the contractor uses to refer to certain parts of the roof. Understanding what these particular terms mean can help you understand how the roof functions to protect your home and allow you to better spot potential problems that require immediate solutions.

Roof Deck

The roof deck is the structural foundation of the roof. It is what everything is attached to, such as the shingles, underlayment, flashing, and other roof structures. The roof deck is typically made out of plywood or wood.

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How to Prep Your Roof for Solar Panels

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Solar panels on roof

Many people look for ways to lower their energy bills. Solar panels placed on the roofs of homes and businesses can allow people to harness the sunlight and convert it to electricity that can be used to power their buildings while being able to sell the extra electricity back to the utility company’s grid. If you are considering placing solar panels on your roof, it’s important to learn about the benefits and how to prep your roof for installation.

Benefits of Solar Panels on Roofs

A roof can make a great location for a solar panel. Since the panels will sit at the top of the home, it will have access to both direct and indirect sunlight for the entire day. Typically, there will be no obstacles that will obscure the solar panels, such as smaller buildings, bushes, and trees. It can also be protected more from accidents that could damage the panels if they were placed close to the ground. Before installing the panels, keep the following factors in mind.

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What to Do When Your Roof Gets Hail Damage

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Snow on roof melting into gutter

Hailstorms can bring unpredictable weather that can cause significant roof damage. Hail can strip off the granules from shingles to shorten their product lifespan or penetrate the shingles to create perforations that can allow moisture to reach the roof deck and leak into the home. If your roof does experience hail damage, here are several steps to bring your roof back into good condition.

Perform a Visual Inspection

Just because a storm occurs doesn’t mean that every house on the block was hit by hail. You want to perform a visual inspection of the surrounding area of the home. Look to see if there are small dents in vehicles, if the plants are stripped of leaves, or if there has been any damage to exterior furnishings or equipment such as chairs, tables, and air conditioning units. You may also spot black shingle granules on the ground. This inspection can determine if any hail hit your home.

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4 Different Commercial Roofing Types

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Commercial roof building

There are many considerations when it comes to having a commercial roof. You want a roof that is energy efficient, sustainable, weatherproof, and durable enough to withstand the outdoor elements as well as accommodate any HVAC systems. Building owners have a large selection of roofing types to select from based on their budgets and requirements. Here are 4 different types of roofs for commercial buildings.

Single Ply Membrane Roofing

Single ply membrane roofing involves taking rubber sheets or other synthetic materials and placing them on top of the insulation. The means of fastening the materials in place can vary. The rubber sheets may be ballasted, chemically adhered, or tightened down using metal fasteners. The materials can last for roughly 30 years, can be reflective or retentive to sunlight based on the climate, and works with a wide range of insulation options.

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3 Dangers of Having an Old Roof

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Roof shingles in disrepair

While it is true that many roofing materials have a lifespan of 15 years or more, your roof won’t last forever. Severe weather, harsh sunlight, and windblown debris can damage the roof on your Cincinnati home. Keeping the old roof in place without getting it repaired or replaced in a timely fashion can endanger yourself and your family. It may also lead to roof leaks that can damage your possessions. Let’s look over 3 dangers of having an old roof.

Null House Insurance Policy

Homeowners are often required by their mortgage lenders to have a house insurance policy. This policy helps to protect the home in case it becomes damaged from a range of issues. This damage may come from roof leaks, weather-related problems, wind-damage, and fallen trees. However, if you neglect your roof by avoiding maintenance and the roof becomes old, many insurance companies will null the house insurance policy even if a disaster or weather issue strikes.

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How to Prepare Your Chimney for the Winter Season

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Chimney with light snow on a roof

Getting your chimney ready for the winter ensures it is in working order and allows you to address repairs that are needed. Before the Cincinnati winter arrives at your home, here are several steps to take so that your chimney is ready when you are using your fireplace to heat your home.

Trim Nearby Trees

Tree branches hanging over your chimney may send twigs and leftover fall leaves down into the chimney where they could catch fire along the chimney flue. In addition, this debris can end up blocking the flue and preventing the smoke from getting outside. Trim back the tree branches to prevent avoidable accidents.

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3 Things First-Time Home Buyers Should Know

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People holding keys to new home, realtor standing behind.

A first-time home buyer has a lot going on when looking for a Cincinnati property. You want to ensure the house will fit your needs without going over your financial budget. There are 3 things that a home buyer should be aware about when getting a home so you can have a smooth buying process.

Understand Your Costs

When you budget for a home, you mostly consider how much the property is on the fair market and how much of a bid that the seller will accept. Yet there are several other costs that you should budget for along with the home’s asking price. For example, you’ll need to have a down payment for the mortgage. Lenders will require different amounts for the down payment, which will be a percentage of the home’s price.

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How to Tell If You Need To Replace Your Siding

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Old siding in need of replacement on home

Your home’s exterior siding experiences the full force of harsh weather and unfortunate accidents to protect you and your family. From hailstones to fallen tree branches, the exterior materials are designed to help minimize home damage. However, in time these materials may start to degrade. Here are several warning signs that may indicate that it is time to replace your siding.

Higher Energy Bills

Siding is designed to be an exterior barrier for your home. While it keeps the weather and outdoor temperatures from entering the home, it also locks in the conditioned interior air. Yet you may notice that your energy bills are higher year round because you are running the furnace longer in the winter and air conditioning more in the summer. If you checked the other areas of your home for inefficiencies, such as your roof, windows, or doors, then the problem could be that your siding is old or damaged.

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