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Essential Preparation Tips For Roof Replacement

24 June 2022

Nora Mcdonalid

There are several reasons you may want to replace your roof. Perhaps you are looking to sell your home and want to make a good impression on potential buyers. Another common reason for a roof replacement is that the current roof is no longer efficient. Regardless of your reason for wanting a new roof, adequate preparation is necessary because replacing a roof is a huge undertaking. Below are a few tips for an efficient and streamlined project.

Your Home's Interior

You need to protect all delicate and valuable items during the roof replacement. To begin with, due to all the banging and pounding, you need to clear your walls of art pieces and other items that could be damaged if they fell off.

Additionally, you should go through your attic and relocate anything that could get damaged to a safer place, especially since the roofers will be working right above the area. It is also essential to cover all the items you won't be moving with plastic sheets so they do not get dirty from falling debris.

Children and Pets

The roof replacement may take more than one day, especially if there is damage to the underlying components. Since the process is usually loud, it can be challenging to have kids around, especially young ones who need nap times. Furthermore, toddlers and pets are likely to get in the way of the roofing contractors, which is why you need a temporary, safe location for them, e.g., at a friend's or a sitter's, until the work is done. It is also a good idea to inform your neighbors of what you are about to do so they won't be alarmed about the happenings on your premises.

Your Garage and Yard

On the day of replacement, the roofing team may bring large items like dumpsters and roofing materials, which need to be set up on your property until the installation is complete. Therefore, you must prepare your yard and garage to create space for these items. For example, you need to clear your yard of anything that could get damaged, e.g., patio furniture.

Additionally, it is important to find alternative parking for your vehicle if it is the way of the contractors. Besides that, ensure that any trees that might hinder the roof replacement are taken care of. Lawn mowing is also crucial so that it's easier for the team to locate and clear all nails and other waste when done with the project.

As you can see, there is a lot to be done to prepare for roof replacement, but if you prepare adequately, everything should flow more smoothly. If unsure about your preparations, consult your residential roof replacement company.

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