Selling a home is like selling a piece of art. In the first few seconds, a buyer sets their eyes on the house; they decide whether they like it. Although that decision is purely instinctive and entirely subjective, it completely influences the buyer’s choices.
This is why when planning renovations for your home, it is important to recognize its curb appeal. Improvements to the interior of your home matter only if buyers like the house enough to want to see the inside. If a home’s exterior does not create enough interest to make buyers want to see more of the house, your interior improvements will be a waste.
The Keyrenter Knoxville team suggests that when planning exterior upgrades to your house, the two areas you want to focus on are roof and siding because they play functional and aesthetic roles in the building. Improving them will do more than give the house a cosmetic facelift. Replacing the roof and siding can significantly impact how the entire house functions by improving curb appeal and much more.
Why should you upgrade your siding?
As the first line of defense between the interior of walls and exterior elements, siding protects the home from harsh weather, pests, fire, bacteria, moisture, and corrosives. Because it sees the worst of the harsh elements, the siding starts to lose its charm and effectiveness after years of taking a beating. Old siding with lots of wear exposes your home to structural issues.
In addition to disfigurement (cracks, chips, holes, or broken sections), damaged siding impacts the home’s energy efficiency by inflating heating and cooling costs. Moisture infiltration into windows and wall insulation also becomes a major issue when siding is degraded. Overall, the attractiveness of your home diminishes at the same rate that the siding loses its appeal.
Why should you upgrade your roof?
The value of a new roof is even greater than that of new siding because the roof is the most important feature for protecting the home from heat, snow, rain, and animals. Without a functional roof, every inch of precipitation that falls on the house will find its way directly into the foundation and internal structures of the house.
Furthermore, the roof is a big part of the building envelope. If it is compromised, maintaining a controlled climate inside your home would be impossible. Yet, despite being constantly exposed to harsh elements, your home’s roof makes the home beautiful. The roof serves as the crowning beauty of your house.
How new roof and siding impact curb appeal and your home’s value
Re-roofing and re-siding your home helps you avoid or solve all the impacts of old and damaged roofs or siding. Savvy homebuyers are always willing to pay more for a house if it has a new roof or siding. That’s because adding a new roof and siding will help them secure the following benefits.
1. Energy efficiency
Energy Star rated shingles and new siding eliminates gaps or weak areas in the structure of a building, resulting in a lower risk of heat loss and moisture infiltration. Energy-efficient homes have higher resale value since buyers know they can quickly recoup a large portion of their investment.
2. A chance to add new technology
When installing a new roof, homeowners can take advantage of technology that did not exist at the final installation. This can be in the form of energy-efficient shingles, heat-resistant siding, or a solar roof. New technology can further reduce the home’s energy costs.
3. Longer warranty
New roofs and siding mean the new homeowners enjoy a longer warranty instead of the few years of warranty left on a home with an older roof or siding. Knowing that they would not have to pay out-of-pocket to fix issues with the roof or siding makes the home more attractive to buyers.
4. Curb appeal
Replacing your roof and siding allows you to make a big first impression. There is no basis for comparing an evenly colored roof with a straight roof ridge and a faded roof with mismatched shingles. Re-siding the home will bring all the best things about the building’s architecture into sharp focus.
5. Peace of mind
When buying a new home, buyers always worry about later discovering problems that will cost them much money to fix. You can relieve buyers of this burden when you replace your home’s roof and siding. Most buyers are willing to pay more for the house for that peace of mind.
Do you think your home’s roof and siding are old, but you are not quite sure if they are due for replacement? Or perhaps, you would like to replace the roof and siding but want a cost-effective approach for the projects? If you have any questions about your home’s roof and siding, talk to us at xxx and we will be most happy to help.
