Major exterior upgrades, such as a new roof, enhance your home’s value. But unprofessional roofing installation can sometimes pose risks of damage to your outdoor property and gardens. You may have to endure problems including noisy atmosphere, a bunch of injured flower pots, damage to the shrubbery, trash, and perhaps a cluttered driveway with all heavy vehicles and supplies required for the job. The entire thing can be very disturbing, to say the least.
It's essential for you to exercise extra care to protect the exterior of your home from any possible damage due to a roofing job. Here are some important guidance for protecting your home exterior during roof installation and repair.
Items hanging on or near the exterior portion of your home should be secured. Protect your at-risk items like patio furniture, potted plants, grills, and gardening tools with tarps and/or plywood, prior to starting roofing work.
You should relocate vehicles, falling within your home's boundary to protect them from damage, and this includes vehicles parked in the driveway. Also, ensure to cover and protect valuables stored in your attic.
Prune back trees that are present close to the roof line, prior to beginning the roof installation process. This allows proper roof access to the roofing professionals and prevents damage to the fresh roof.
Mow down your grass to the minimum height possible to prevent the nails from getting concealed, after falling into the long grass and ensure to shut your automatic sprinkler systems down, a day or two prior to beginning your installation to minimize any possible damage.
Secure your flowerbeds or landscaping surrounding your home by screening them with tarps or plastic by protecting them from dust and trash. You should also move out any hanging plants during your roof installation.
Damage to your pools, spas, and any nearby expensive equipment from debris and nails can be prevented. Experts cover the pools using a tarp and the spas with polypropylene to ensure your property’s protection before starting roof job.
Hire a good roofing contractor to help you carry out your roofing work smoothly. Your roofing contractor will exercise everything possible for a smoother roof installation as cautiously as possible for your entire family.
These critical steps will help minimize damage to your home's exterior during a roof installation project.
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